Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant looking to grow your skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented veterinary practice? We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated team member with 1–3 years of veterinary experience who thrives in a hands-on clinical environment and is passionate about patient care and client communication.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with veterinarians, supporting hospitalized patients, assisting with surgery, and creating a positive experience for pets and their owners every day.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you will play a key role in both patient care and client communication by:
Providing exceptional client service in the clinic and exam rooms
Obtaining concise yet detailed medical histories and recording accurate vital signs
Managing hospitalized and boarded patients with attentive nursing care
Assisting veterinarians with daily medical procedures and treatments
Safely and confidently handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
Drawing blood samples for laboratory testing
Running in-house diagnostics including bloodwork, fecals, and urinalysis
Preparing patients and surgical suites for procedures
Assisting with anesthesia monitoring, surgery support, and patient recovery
Taking, developing, emailing, and uploading CR radiographs
Answering phone calls and assisting clients with pet-related questions
Acting as a liaison between clients and the veterinary team
Communicating treatment protocols, recommendations, and follow-up care instructions
Troubleshooting client concerns and helping facilitate positive outcomes
Supporting additional clinic projects and responsibilities as assigned
Skills Knowledge and Expertise:
1-3 years of veterinary clinic or animal hospital experiencerequired
Strong communication and customer service skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary environment
Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
Knowledge of animal restraint, patient care, and veterinary terminology
Experience with laboratory diagnostics and radiology preferred
Surgical and anesthesia experience is a plus
Team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedules
401K with company match
Career development and training
Numbers & Facts
Location
Bastrop, TX
Salary
$16–$19 Per Hour
Skills
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Career Developmentunmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Clinical Supportunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Communications Protocolsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Diagnostic Radiologyunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Laboratory Testingunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Phlebotomyunmatched
Radiographyunmatched
Specimen Collectionunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Veterinary Hospitalunmatched
Veterinary Medicineunmatched
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