Veterinary Assistant Ella Veterinary Clinic Houston, TX Job Details Full-time $17 - $22 an hour 6 days ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Pet care Teamwork Attention to detail Dog handling Stocking Full Job Description Veterinary Assistant Reports To Veterinarian, Lead LVT, and/or Practice Manager Status Full-time, Nonexempt Schedule ~40 hrs/week, including some Saturday coverage as needed Position Summary Supports patient care, treatment flow, and daily hospital operations by assisting with patient handling, room turnover, treatment preparation, stocking, cleaning, and general clinical support. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with safe canine and feline restraint and handling
• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and supplies for daily use
• Support veterinarians and technicians during appointments and treatments
• Assist with sample-collection support, treatment setup, and basic patient-care tasks as directed
• Help with anesthesia and dentistry preparation as trained and assigned
• Clean, stock, and organize exam rooms, treatment areas, and clinical supplies
• Assist with patient intake, discharge, and general hospital support duties Qualifications
• Prior veterinary assistant experience preferred
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats safely and confidently
• Team-oriented, coachable, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Willingness to support both clinical and housekeeping tasks
• Interest in learning and growing within a veterinary setting Physical / Work Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and move throughout the hospital for extended periods
• Ability to lift, restrain, and assist with animals of varying sizes, with assistance when appropriate
• Ability to work around animal hair, odors, cleaning agents, and medical materials Join us, a new independently owned small animal primary care practice dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, outstanding client service, and a positive team culture.

As a founding team member, you will have the unique opportunity to help build our hospital from the ground up while working alongside a team that values collaboration, education, efficiency, and continuous improvement. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about animal care, eager to learn, and committed to supporting both patients and their families. If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a team, and want to grow professionally in a supportive and modern veterinary practice, we would love to hear from you.

Pay:

$17.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person