Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Canyon Vet Canyon Lake

Canyon Lake, TX

Full-time: 4 day, 10 hour shift 7:30am-6pm

You’re a compassionate, dependable team player who enjoys supporting pets, clients, and the veterinary team. You’re comfortable assisting with patient care, preparing exam rooms, supporting lab tasks, cleaning and stocking, and communicating with clients. You take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and helping create a safe, efficient, and positive experience for every patient and client.

• Partner with veterinarians and veterinary technicians to support safe, compassionate patient care.
• Assist with patient handling, restraint, basic care, and procedures while helping pets feel as calm and comfortable as possible.
• Monitor patients closely and communicate any changes in condition, comfort level, or behavior to the medical team.
• Prepare, clean, disinfect, stock, and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, equipment, and shared hospital spaces.
• Support basic laboratory tasks, sample preparation, and routine patient-care duties once trained and in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Communicate professionally with clients in person and by phone regarding routine patient-care information.
• Help maintain medical supply inventory by stocking needed items and notifying leadership when supplies are low.
• Contribute to a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment by using downtime productively and assisting teammates.
• Support additional patient care and hospital responsibilities as needed to help the team deliver an exceptional client and patient experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous animal care experience in a veterinary, shelter, boarding, or similar setting is required.
• Veterinary Technician Certification is a plus, but not required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients and teammates.
• Dependable, positive, and team-oriented with a willingness to learn, ask questions, and accept coaching.
• Ability to stay organized, attentive to detail, and focused in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care, client confidentiality, and professional standards.
• Ability to remain aware of safety concerns and follow hospital policies and procedures.

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. 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

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

* Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours…