Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant PositionBreckinridge Park Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited state of the art hospital located in a fast growing suburb of Dallas-Fort Worth. Northeast Richardson has a great mix of suburban and city life, and with the opening of City Line it is a quick 25 minutes from downtown Dallas. Richardson and the surrounding area have excellent schools, community activities and housing. We are seeking a confident and compassionate full-time associate to join our team. You will be free to utilize your extensive diagnostic capabilities as we have a great clientele that want the best care for their pets. Our team of technicians, veterinary assistants, kennel technicians, and receptionists are highly trained, so you can spend your time practicing veterinarian medicine. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent customer service and communication skills are required as we provide high quality veterinary care to a close-knit community. Our practice focuses on small animal medicine with a special interest in dentistry, internal medicine, and Fear Free techniques. We have a new free-standing building with dental x-ray, digital radiography, ultrasound, cold therapy laser, and advanced anesthetic monitors. We are very fortunate to be in an expanding area with affluent, educated clients and need more doctors to help us continue to care for our growing community. Our promise to create the best experience for our clients and patients has made us the go-to animal hospital in the Richardson community. Sound like a good fit for you? Please apply today We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital.When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.Position Skills:Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic testsRestrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring mannerObtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient's condition to DVMCollect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologiesCare and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operationsHigh quality client communication on patient updates and questionsPosition Requirements:High School diploma or GED certificateFlexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shiftsKnowledge of medical procedures and animal handlingMust possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfullyMust be able to lift up to 50 poundsPay range of $17-$19/hour based on experienceHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Short Term DisabilityPaid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programsTeladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7Discounted Veterinary CareEAP (Employee Assistance Program)A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growthOpportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people