Leonard Animal Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
- Schedule: TBD
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Leonard Animal Clinic is a full-service animal hospital providing comprehensive pet healthcare services in Leonard, TX. Our veterinarians offer a wide variety of medical, surgical, and dental services. Patients include companion pets, exotics, and limited production animals.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant, with at least one year’s experience to join our compassionate team. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will act as the primary medical support for our veterinarians and technicians, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Provide excellent care for animals, including administering treatments, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with surgeries.
- Clinical Procedures: Perform diagnostic tests (e.g., blood draws, urinalysis, radiographs, and ECGs), prepare samples for lab analysis, and monitor anesthesia during procedures.
- Client Communication: Educate pet owners on procedures, medications, diet, and post-operative care. Address client concerns and maintain strong relationships.
- Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring all medical data is entered promptly and accurately.
- Support Veterinarians: Assist veterinarians during exams, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures. Prepare and maintain examination rooms and equipment.
- Medical Supplies: Manage inventory of medical supplies and controlled substances
Emergency Care: Provide urgent care when necessary and support the clinic's emergency protocols.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 1+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
- Skills: Proficient in veterinary medical terminology, animal care, and laboratory procedures. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, lift animals and equipment up to 50 pounds, and perform physically demanding tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in specialty areas (e.g., surgery, dentistry, emergency care) is a plus.
- Familiarity with Avimark
Work Schedule:
- 4 days per week (32 hours) with 1-2 Saturdays (half day and seasonal dependent) per month
- Paid “on call” may occasionally arise in the case of rare overnight hospitalizations.
Benefits Include:
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Our assistants should be ready to:
- Mentorship and support to grow as a professional
- Co-workers committed to your success
- A team-oriented culture that values collaboration and open communication
- Occasional lunches and coffee runs on us
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Leonard Animal Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
