Veterinary Assistant
Animal Care & Clinical Support
Openwork is partnering with Harris County to hire a compassionate and dependable Veterinary Assistant for a busy animal shelter and clinical environment in Northside Houston, TX 77076. This hands-on position supports the veterinary team with animal care, medical treatments, diagnostics, preventive care, and maintaining a safe and efficient medical environment.
Qualified candidates must have at least 1 year of veterinary, animal care, kennel, shelter, or related experience and be comfortable working directly with animals in a fast-paced environment.
Position at a Glance
Location: Northside Houston, TX 77076
Pay: $16.50 per hour | Weekly Pay
Schedule: Flexible schedule | 40 hours per week
Weekends: Rotating weekends required
Assignment Length: 6 months–1 year
What You'll Be Doing:
- Provide daily care for animals receiving medical treatment.
- Assist the veterinary team with animal restraint, treatments, radiography, and preventive care.
- Administer and dispense medications according to treatment plans.
- Assist with diagnostic testing.
- Document treatments and diagnoses in shelter software.
- Clean, organize, and stock medical work areas and surgical equipment.
- Follow proper PPE and sanitation procedures.
- Educate pet owners on responsible pet ownership and medical care.
- Help maintain a safe, organized, and efficient veterinary environment.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- Minimum 1 year of veterinary, animal care, kennel, shelter, or related experience (Required).
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience safely handling and caring for animals.
- Comfortable assisting with animal restraint and veterinary procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data entry.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced animal shelter environment.
- Dependable attendance and a professional approach to animal care.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including rotating weekends.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Fast-paced animal shelter and veterinary environment.
- Exposure to animal allergens, odors, loud noises, and temperature changes.
- Extended periods of standing, sitting, bending, lifting, and stooping.
- Ability to lift or restrain animals and other objects up to 50 lbs.
- Required to wear color-matching scrubs and closed-toe, slip-resistant shoes.
- Regular use of computers and veterinary medical equipment.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- $16.50 per hour | Weekly Pay.
- Full-time, 40-hour workweek.
- 6-month to 1-year assignment.
- Hands-on veterinary and animal care experience.
- Opportunity to support animal health and welfare within the community.
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Candidates with at least 1 year of veterinary, animal care, kennel, shelter, or related experience who are dependable, compassionate, and comfortable working in a fast-paced animal care environment are encouraged to apply.
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