Veterinary Assistant

About us: Great Northwest Animal Hospital is a rapidly growing, privately owned veterinary practice located on the northwest side of San Antonio. We are committed to providing pets with quality health care and their owners with exceptional customer service. Our goal is to prevent diseases and illnesses through early detection, while showing compassion and integrity towards pets and their families. At Great Northwest Animal Hospital, we strive to make every visit stress-free and enjoyable for both pets and their owners. Our positive and welcoming environment is created by our staff who not only possess the necessary skills, but also have the right personality traits to make a positive impact. We value individuals who love to dance with dogs, snuggle kittens, and have a passion for delivering superb customer service. What are we looking for? We are currently seeking individuals who are driven to make a difference in someone's day, build relationships with clients, and value transparency and honesty. Candidates should have a thirst for knowledge, with a desire to learn and educate clients on how to better care for their pets. We are currently looking for someone with veterinary experience.

Role responsibilities include:

Collecting blood and urine samples for both in-house and reference laboratory analysis Analyzing ear and skin cytologies Monitoring and prepping patients for anesthetic procedures Restraining animals for the veterinarian and collecting vitals and patient history Communicating with clients, including reviewing estimates and going over care plans If you are a friendly, caring person with a love for animals and a drive to learn, we want to hear from you. To learn more about us and our practice, please visit our website at www.gnwah.

com/careers Full Time benefits include:

$300 towards medical insurance for the employee, paid time off, pet benefits, quarterly bonuses, bi-weekly staff training and paid holidays. LVT's also receive a continuing education allotment.

Hours of operations are:

Monday-Thursday 7a.m.-6p.m., Friday 7a.m.-4p.m., Saturday 8a.m.-12p.m. Some weekend and holiday kennel duties may be assigned. Schedule flexibility is required. Please do not call!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): What makes you a good fit for this position? What's your favorite dog or cat breed?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

San Antonio, TX 78251 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

San Antonio, TX 78251: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person