Surgery Veterinary Assistant

If you are looking for a place where patient care is truly the passion, Double Oak Veterinary Medical Center in Double Oak, TX, is your next professional home. Since 2007, our commitment to providing comprehensive veterinary care has earned us the profound trust of the community, reflected in our exceptional 4.9-star Google rating. We believe that outstanding medicine starts with outstanding people, and we are looking for dedicated teammates ready to join a practice where you can truly grow your career in small animal medicine.

We understand that great veterinary medicine requires robust support. Joining our team means joining a culture centered on education and professional development. We are committed to helping our teammates achieve their career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician, pursuing advanced continuing education, or moving into a leadership role within the hospital. You will have the necessary workflow support and access to broad internal resources designed to ensure you can consistently do your best work and find true fulfillment in your daily practice.

We pride ourselves on being a full-service small animal clinic equipped to handle diverse and complex cases. As a teammate here, you will practice high-quality medical, surgical, and urgent care every day. Our service offerings span comprehensive wellness and prevention programs, sophisticated testing and diagnostics, and advanced surgical procedures. This variety ensures that your skillset remains sharp and that you are constantly challenged by engaging medical opportunities.

You will be practicing medicine focused on Pet Wellness, Surgery, and Advanced Care.

Located in the welcoming community of Double Oak, Texas, just north of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, you get the best of both worlds: a strong, local community feel and easy access to major urban amenities. This area is known for its quiet, family-friendly atmosphere, while still providing quick routes to nearby Denton or Flower Mound. You will be joining an established clinic that has served this vibrant part of North Texas since 2007, giving you a stable and engaged client base.

Job Description

• 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 facility.
• Create a Positive Client
  
  Experience:
  
  You'll discharge patients, review post-surgical treatment plans, incision care, and follow-up instructions with clients, and assist with client service operations such as answering phones and scheduling appointments.
• Drive Operational Excellence: You'll accurately maintain medical records, prescriptions, and invoices using our computer systems, support surgical suite turnover between procedures, help monitor surgical supply inventory, and assist with training new teammates.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent (must be at least 18 years old).
• Veterinary assistant experience is required; experience in a surgical or sterile environment is a strong asset.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• The physical capability to lift and carry animals up to 40 lbs, with comfort in prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, and physical activity.

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Note:

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.

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