Part-Time Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Department: Veterinary Assistants
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Lockhart, Texas
Description
Chisholm Trail Veterinary Clinic - Lockhart is now hiring for a part-time veterinary assistant/technician to join our team!
Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and future management positions.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Caring for our boarding animals
• Cleaning, laundry and basic clinic up keep
• Patient handling and restraint
• Medication administration & filling prescriptions
• Assisting our staff and veterinarians as needed
• Tackling projects as assigned (with a smile, as always!)

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• High school diploma or GED required
• At least one year of veterinary experience.
• Must be a bright, friendly, and effective communicator in order to communicate with clients, visitors, veterinarians, and other hospital staff. (It's okay if you talk to animals, too!)
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
• Must be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseases