Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us! We are seeking a veterinary assistant to join our team at Hope Animal Clinic! REPORTS TO: Practice Manager PERKS: PT Health insurance, PT mental Health, PT telehealth. PAY: $16.00 - $20.00/hour DOE. The right candidate must be friendly, outgoing and people oriented. Must be a self-motivated team player who is attentive to detail, effective at oral and written communication, and demonstrates strong technical skills. CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include but are not limited to): Must be available for holidays and weekends. Must be able to withstand long periods of standing and fast-paced, high-volume environments. Additional Veterinary AssistantRelevant Requirements: Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs and assist with restraining and handling animals of all sizes. Must be comfortable working with dogs, cats, and other species as required by the center. Must be able to follow veterinary medical protocols, including safe restraint, medication administration support, and basic treatment assistance. Must be able to tolerate exposure to odors, chemicals, noise, animal dander, and bodily fluids. Must be comfortable supporting technicians and doctors in exam rooms, treatment areas, surgery prep, and diagnostic procedures. Must be able to take accurate patient notes, assist in medical record documentation, and communicate patient status clearly. Must be able to perform basic animal care tasks, such as nail trims, weight checks, ear cleaning, bathing, and collecting samples (with training). Must be able to assist in cleaning, disinfecting, laundry, and restocking to maintain a sanitary clinical environment. Must be able to maintain professional, calm, and compassionate behavior with clients and pets during stressful situations. Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, adapting to shifting priorities throughout the day. Must be willing to learn and follow center SOPs, safety guidelines, and patient handling standards. Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor areas as needed (curbside assistance, patient transfers, etc.). Optional Nice to Have Qualifications Prior experience in veterinary clinics, shelters, or animal hospitals Understanding of basic veterinary terminology Experience with safe animal restraint and behavior recognition Strong communication skills for client and team interactions Ability to perform triage-style patient prioritization under technician or DVM direction Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team. At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack? Destination Pet, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a national network of pet-obsessed professionals dedicated to elevating the love and lives of our pet families through total pet care. With more than a century of experience, our founders understood the need for better pet healthcare and believed in the value of integrating pet services from veterinary medicine to, grooming, boarding, daycare, training and more. By connecting the experts behind the scenes, we get to know our pet families in a way that allows us to offer proactive, convenient, and personalized advice and care.
