Veterinary Assitant

Veterinary Assistant

Full-time

New Braunfels, TX

Canyon Vet New Braunfels is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Canyon Vet New Braunfels, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

The Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinary team in delivering high-quality patient care in a general practice setting. This role assists licensed technicians and veterinarians with daily clinical operations, patient care tasks, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment.

Include but are not limited to:

• Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with general patient care and handling
• Prepare and fill medications as directed by veterinarians or technicians
• Clean and sanitize exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and equipment
• Support technicians during appointments and procedures as needed
• Restrain animals safely and compassionately for examinations and treatments
• Stock supplies and ensure treatment and exam areas are well-organized
• Assist with laundry and proper disposal of medical waste
• Follow hospital protocols, safety guidelines, and infection control procedures
• Provide general support to the technician team to ensure smooth daily operations

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in a veterinary, animal care, or medical support role preferred but not required
• Basic knowledge of animal handling and care preferred
• Ability to follow instructions, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety
• Compassionate, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn

Canyon Vet is a full-service small animal practice located in New Braunfels, Texas providing high quality, dedicated care for every patient. Our hospital has a collaborative team and is committed to a positive work environment. We pride ourselves on compassionate care and high standards of medical excellence.

We are open Monday-Friday 7:30am-6pm and Saturday 7:30am-12pm

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.

Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment - across the nation.
• Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #We Thrive Together . We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.