Veterinary Assistant University Veterinary Hospital | Shreveport, LA $14.50-$21.00/hour, based on experience Potential sign-on bonus for qualified candidates Full-Time | 30-40 hours/week | Mixed opening and closing shifts Love Animals? Love Helping People? You'll Fit Right In. At University Veterinary Hospital, we believe great patient care starts with a great team. If you're compassionate, hardworking, and enjoy learning something new every day, we'd love to meet you. As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll work alongside our veterinarians and licensed technicians to provide exceptional care for pets while supporting the people who love them. What You'll Do Every day is different.

You'll:

Assist doctors and technicians during appointments and procedures Safely handle and restrain patients Collect patient histories and maintain medical records Perform venipuncture and prepare laboratory samples Monitor hospitalized patients and assist with treatments Educate clients and review discharge instructions Help keep the hospital clean, organized, and running smoothly Support your teammates wherever needed We're Looking For Someone Who... Has veterinary experience (preferred) Loves animals and enjoys helping people Communicates well with clients and teammates Stays organized and works well in a fast-paced environment Is dependable, compassionate, and eager to learn Enjoys working as part of a team Experience with venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, hospitalized patient care, and ezyVet is a plus. Why UVH? We're more than coworkers—we're a team that supports one another, celebrates wins, and enjoys coming to work every day. Here you'll find: A supportive leadership team Opportunities to learn and grow your skills A wide variety of medical and surgical cases A hospital that values teamwork and great patient care Benefits Competitive pay Medical, dental & vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off & paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Pet care discounts Pet insurance VSOP® (Veterinary Stock Ownership Plan) Ready to Join Our Team? If you're looking for a place where you can grow your skills, make a difference every day, and work alongside people who truly care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join the University Veterinary Hospital team!

Pay:

$14.50 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Family leave Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person