Veterinary Assistant

Parkwood Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians skilled technicians and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic reliable and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our mission to provide progressive high-quality compassionate medical and surgical care for your canine and feline family members expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deservemedical dental vision retirement for full-time employees
• Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
• 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
• Employee pet discounts! Because we know your pets are family too.

Salary: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour determined by the candidates skills experience and qualifications.

Schedule:Four 10 hour shifts same day off every week rotating Saturdays

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations treatments and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests such as collecting blood urine and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed bathe and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets care treatment plans and follow-up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection administering medication and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Parkwood Animal Hospital:

Parkwood Animal Hospital and Boarding has served the Friendswood TX area since 2009. We offer a wide range of services including wellness and preventive care surgery dentistry internal medicine critical care and more.

Practice owner Dr. Helen Stehouwer associates Dr. Eileen Clark Dr. Adam Mayorga Dr. Julie Wickel and Dr. Kristen French-Kim combined with our staff have extensive experience in day and emergency practices.

Our modern 5000 sq. ft. facility features six exam rooms and is fully equipped with cutting-edge technology including digital and dental radiography ultrasonography in-house laboratory diagnostics and surgical and therapeutic lasers. A recent remodel added a state-of-the-art dental suite and expanded workspaces for our doctors ensuring the best environment for delivering top-notch care. Parkwood Animal Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology (Therapeutic laser surgical laser ultrasound online pharmacy dental radiology and digital radiology) and above all remembers that all pets and clients need to be treated with compassion in every check-up procedure or surgery.

At Parkwood we value bonding with clients and their pets concentrating on health wellness and client education. Our professional atmosphere encourages collaboration among doctors and support staff and building on these relationships creates a culture of support and excellent client and patient care.

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