Surgery Veterinary Assistant

At Riverchase Animal Hospital in Coppell, TX, you join a practice built on deep community trust and clinical excellence. Our mission is centered on providing personalized, compassionate small animal care, including essential urgent care services when our clients need us most. This dedication to our patients and clients is reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating, demonstrating the high level of trust we have earned.

We seek dedicated veterinary professionals who are ready to make an immediate impact and build lasting relationships where you can do your best work every day.

Joining our team means committing to a culture where you can truly grow your career. While Riverchase maintains a warm, community feel, you benefit from the robust support of a large, dedicated network committed to professional development. We believe in investing in our teammates, offering structured programs designed to help you achieve your career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician or moving into a leadership role.

You will find dedicated resources and mentorship here that enable you to succeed at every stage of your veterinary journey.

The quality of medicine at Riverchase is supported by a strong commitment to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, specializing in small animal general practice and urgent care services. For complex cases, our veterinarians have immediate access to internal specialty consultations across the network, ensuring that every patient receives the highest level of comprehensive care. We prioritize continuous learning, providing you with the tools and educational opportunities necessary to keep your clinical skills sharp and practice modern, evidence-based medicine daily.

Coppell, Texas, offers a highly desirable setting where you can enjoy a fantastic quality of life outside of the hospital. Located centrally in the bustling Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Coppell provides extensive community amenities and is renowned for its safe, small-town atmosphere. Living here means benefiting from easy access to the excitement of Dallas and Fort Worth—including world-class dining, arts, and major sporting events—while returning to a peaceful, family-friendly environment at the end of your shift.

This area is the perfect blend of metropolitan convenience and local community spirit.

Job Description

Join our AAHA-accredited hospital, where we are committed to providing exceptional veterinary medicine and patient care. We are a Gold-Level Cat Friendly Practice with certified feline and senior-dog care expertise, and we have a strong focus on high-quality surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and medicine. Our collaborative team values mentorship, professional growth, and a supportive work environment. With a long-standing reputation in the community and multi-generational client relationships, we take pride in delivering compassionate, personalized care to every patient and family.

Sign-on Bonus offered! (pending experience)

• Deliver Hands-On Clinical Support: You'll assist surgeons and technicians with patient exams, triage, and surgical procedures, as well as performing venipuncture, administering oral medications, and taking radiographs.
• Prepare and Support Every Surgery: You'll prepare patients for surgery by clipping and aseptically scrubbing surgical sites, assist with positioning and restraint, support sterile technique in the surgical suite, and help with surgical pack preparation, instrument cleaning, and autoclaving/sterilization.
• Provide Post-Operative and Compassionate Care: You'll monitor patients during recovery, manage pain, and ensure patient comfort—all while maintaining a clean, organized, and sterile…