Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Join the VCA Elgin Family Pet Center Team! We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

Location: Elgin, TX

Pay: $/hr

Schedule: Full-time, 4x10's

VCA Elgin Family Pet Center is a well-established, AAHA‑accredited, multi‑doctor small animal practice located in Elgin, Texas. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling animals, committed to providing exceptional patient and client care, and dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of pets and their families. You must possess strong attention to detail, the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment, and a willingness to learn and grow professionally every day.

As a member of the VCA team, you will support the Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low‑stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Assisting our wonderful Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Assistant career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community.
• Leadership opportunities.
• Career development programs.
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Tuition support and sponsor ships.
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space).
• Referral bonuses.
• Competitive wage.
• Medical, dental & vision insurance.
• Generous pet care discounts.
• Life, long and short‑term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k).

Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at