Veterinary Surgery Doctor's Assistant

Position at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency

Doctor’s Assistant – Veterinary Surgery

• Position:
  Doctor’s Assistant – Veterinary Surgery
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Shifts:
  
  Four or five weekday day shifts
• Experience:
  
  At least two years of recent veterinary experience
• Best fit: A knowledgeable, detail-oriented communicator who enjoys coordinating care and supporting clients

• Coordinate surgical consultations, procedures, recheck appointments, and related documentation.
• Guide clients through pre-operative preparation, discharge, recovery, medications, and aftercare.
• Perform phone triage for prospective surgical patients and help determine appropriate next steps.
• Prepare patient estimates and invoices, fill prescriptions, and coordinate pharmacy orders.
• Communicate with referring veterinarians and obtain medical records needed for continuity of care.
• Follow up with surgical patients after discharge and provide daily updates to families of hospitalized patients.
• Partner closely with surgeons and surgery technicians to support excellent patient outcomes.
• Assist with appointments, inventory, and ordering as needed.

• A genuine commitment to animal care and compassionate client support.
• Strong veterinary medical knowledge and sound judgment.
• Clear, professional communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to prioritize and multitask in a busy hospital environment.
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization.
• A calm, supportive approach during stressful situations.
• Comfort using a paperless computer system.

• Required:
  
  High school diploma or GED and at least two years of recent veterinary experience.
• Preferred:
  Previous surgery or specialty veterinary experience.

Full-time, 40 hours per week, scheduled across four or five weekday day shifts.

Make a visible difference for pets and their families while using your veterinary knowledge in a collaborative specialty-care environment. You’ll build meaningful relationships, work closely with an experienced surgical team, and help create a calm, well-coordinated experience from the first call through post-operative follow-up.

• Health and wellness:
  Three Florida Blue medical plan options;
  Kaiser plans for California residents;
  United Healthcare dental and vision options; flexible spending, health savings, or health reimbursement account options; and digital musculoskeletal support.
• Income protection:
  Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance, with options to purchase additional voluntary coverage for you or your family; employee-paid long-term disability is also available.
• Financial well-being: A 401(k) with company matching after six months of employment and Daily Pay on demand.
• Time and support:
  Paid time off that includes sick, personal, and vacation time, plus a company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program through Headspace.
• Family-building support:
  Progyny fertility and family-building resources.
• Veterinary career perks:
  Team member pet-care discounts, a referral bonus program, and a partnership with the Purdue Veterinary Technology Program.

Pay range: $19.00 - $25.00/hr based on experience