What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Spicewood Veterinary Clinic?
Who we are:
Spicewood Vet Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
- Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:45 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
At Spicewood Vet Clinic, we’re a 6-doctor small animal practice located in Spicewood, Texas, and we’re known for a supportive culture, high-quality medicine, client service, and mentorship. We’re looking for a veterinary technician who is passionate about patient care, client service, teamwork, and excited to join a team that truly enjoys working together. If you’re looking for a clinic where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported, you may have just found your home.
Why you’ll love it here:
- A workplace where being yourself isn’t just allowed—it’s encouraged
- Rotating Saturdays so you still get your weekends
- Real lunch breaks (yes, actually)
- Opportunities to expand your skillset and take on more (if you want it)
- High standards of care with a team that’s proud of the medicine we practice
What you will do:
- Assist technicians and veterinarians during treatments and procedures.
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients from intake through discharge
- Run in-house laboratory testing (CBC/chemistry, Intestinal Parasite Exams, preparing cytologyslides etc.)
- Accurately document patient care and treatments in the medical record
- Collaborate with the team to maintain an efficient workflow and positive hospital culture
- Participate in ongoing training and growth opportunities within the practice
What You’ll Bring:
- Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
- Comfort in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Confidence in patient handling and basic technical skills (or willingness to learn)
- Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
- Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff.
Our team members should be ready to:
- Occasionally partake in a cat rodeo
- Grow and learn… then learn and grow some more
Benefits include:
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you’ve made it this far, you might as well make it official — apply today!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Spicewood Vet Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.