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petright veterinary hospital

Veterinary Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $16–$18/hr

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 15 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.

$32,450 / year median in Texas

+25% projected growth

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Job Description

About us petright veterinary hospital is a small business in Houston, TX. We are professional, agile and our goal is to perform right care for pets .

Our work environment includes:

Growth opportunities Wellness programs Our organization's Veterinary Assistants are responsible for supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians during their examinations and medical treatments. One of the most important responsibilities requires the individual to maintain patients' health records, including recording vital signs, any complications or issues and any special instructions. The right candidate will be motivated and detail oriented, with a commitment to animal care and medicine.

Responsibilities:

Prepare animals for surgery or examination. Assist veterinarians with operations and examination procedures. Take samples of blood, urine, or tissue for laboratory analysis. Monitor medical conditions and report changes to veterinarians. Clean equipment and animal quarters and feed, water, and care for animals. Write health histories of individual animals.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Professional development assistance

Medical Specialty:

Surgery Work Location:

In person