What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician Assistant position at Bastrop Veterinary Hospital?
Description
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant looking to grow your skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented veterinary practice? We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated team member with 1–3 years of veterinary experience who thrives in a hands-on clinical environment and is passionate about patient care and client communication.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with veterinarians, supporting hospitalized patients, assisting with surgery, and creating a positive experience for pets and their owners every day.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you will play a key role in both patient care and client communication by:
- Providing exceptional client service in the clinic and exam rooms
- Obtaining concise yet detailed medical histories and recording accurate vital signs
- Managing hospitalized and boarded patients with attentive nursing care
- Assisting veterinarians with daily medical procedures and treatments
- Safely and confidently handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
- Drawing blood samples for laboratory testing
- Running in-house diagnostics including bloodwork, fecals, and urinalysis
- Preparing patients and surgical suites for procedures
- Assisting with anesthesia monitoring, surgery support, and patient recovery
- Taking, developing, emailing, and uploading CR radiographs
- Answering phone calls and assisting clients with pet-related questions
- Acting as a liaison between clients and the veterinary team
- Communicating treatment protocols, recommendations, and follow-up care instructions
- Troubleshooting client concerns and helping facilitate positive outcomes
- Supporting additional clinic projects and responsibilities as assigned
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- 1-3 years of veterinary clinic or animal hospital experiencerequired
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary environment
- Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
- Knowledge of animal restraint, patient care, and veterinary terminology
- Experience with laboratory diagnostics and radiology preferred
- Surgical and anesthesia experience is a plus
- Team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training
About Bastrop Veterinary Hospital
Bastrop Veterinary Hospital has been serving the people and pets of Bastrop, TX since 1974. This community is our home. We believe that medicine works best when it is deeply personal. Our doctors and staff take the time to know you and your pets: to understand what your worries are, what your needs are, and how we can make a positive difference in your life. This individualized approach means you will feel cared for, valued, and supported. It also means a higher level of patient care. We value getting to know your pet like the individual they are. Dogs, cats, horses, cows, goats, and nearly everything in between… here, we care for you both like our own. This helps us spot any subtle divergences in their baseline to be able to provide your pet the gold standard of medicine. Hearts of gold deserve no less.
We love to practice in a small town. We believe that the people and pets in this community deserve the same level of care you would find at cutting edge practices in big cities. Here, you will find a higher standard of technology, protocols, and procedures than many expect from a small town practice. We combine advances in medical care with a local community focus. Our team believes in always putting you and your pet first because here, you are family and family only gets the best.
Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare, where we believe excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.
Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare, where we believe excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.
Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Maternity & Paternity LeaveSalary : $17 - $20