- Salary
- $16 – $20/hr
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Department: Veterinary Assistants
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Dallas, Texas
Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 / hour
Description
Do you want to be part of a veterinary team where collaboration matters, your skills are valued, and there is room to grow?
If you’re a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician in Dallas, TX who enjoys working with patients, supporting doctors, connecting with clients, and being part of a true team, Vickery Place Animal Hospital may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
This is more than a job caring for animals. It’s an opportunity to build your veterinary skills in a full-service hospital where teamwork, communication, and individualized patient care are at the center of what we do.
Build Your Skills on a Team That Works Together
Great veterinary medicine doesn't happen in isolation.
At Vickery Place, we believe the best patient care comes from a team that communicates, supports one another, and works together toward the same goal. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced veterinary professionals while developing your own skills and confidence.
Our full-service hospital provides a wide range of medicine and services, including:
- Preventative and wellness care
- Behavioral and internal medicine
- Soft-tissue surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Dentistry
- Endoscopy
- Dermatology and allergy care
- Ophthalmology
- Ultrasound and advanced diagnostics
- Laser therapy
- Nutrition and weight management
- Emergency care during hospital hours
- Boarding and grooming
- Care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets
That variety means your days won't all look the same, and you'll have opportunities to expand your knowledge across different areas of veterinary medicine.
Make an Impact Every Day
As a Veterinary Assistant or Technician, you'll help provide compassionate, high-quality care while supporting the veterinarians and the rest of the hospital team.
Your day may include:
- Providing hands-on care for hospitalized and outpatient patients
- Assisting veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Preparing patients for surgery and other medical procedures
- Obtaining patient histories and monitoring vital signs
- Collecting blood and other laboratory samples
- Assisting with diagnostics and in-house laboratory testing
- Supporting radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, and other diagnostic services
- Administering medications as directed
- Assisting with anesthesia and surgical procedures based on training and experience
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Communicating with clients about patient care and treatment instructions
- Helping patients feel safe and comfortable throughout their visit
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area
- Working closely with doctors and teammates to provide an exceptional client and patient experience
We're looking for a veterinary professional who is compassionate, dependable, and excited to continue growing.
You may be a great fit if you have:
- Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician
- A genuine passion for animal care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A willingness to learn and develop new clinical skills
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- A positive, professional approach to patient and client care
- The ability to thrive in a busy veterinary hospital
Credentialed Veterinary Technicians are welcome to apply, as are experienced Veterinary Assistants looking to take the next step in their veterinary careers.
Invest in Your Veterinary Career
Vickery Place has served the Dallas community since 2006, and our focus has always been on building meaningful relationships with our patients, clients, and community.
We also believe our team deserves the same investment.
You'll receive:
- $16–$20/hour based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Training and career development opportunities
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee discounts
- A collaborative, team-focused work environment
If you're a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician in Dallas, TX looking for a supportive team, opportunities to grow, and a hospital where your contribution matters, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary career with Vickery Place Animal Hospital.
Skills
Patient Care