Veterinary Assistant jobs in Waco, TX

Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Veterinary assistant
  • Heartland Veterinary Partners
  • Hewitt, TX FULL_TIME
  • About Judd Veterinary Clinic

    Judd Veterinary Clinic in Hewitt, Texas, has been serving small animals and equine patients in all aspects of medicine, surgery, and dentistry since 1980.

    Our mission is to offer the best health care available for our clients’ companion animals.

    Position Purpose

    The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

    Patience & Compassion : Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented.

    Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.

    Collaboration & Teamwork : Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner.

    Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results . Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.

    • Communicating : Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
    • Active Listening : Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
    • Organization Skills : Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
    • Client Satisfaction : Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

    Essential Responsibilities

    • Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
    • Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
    • Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
    • Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
    • Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
    • Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
    • Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
    • Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean;

    clean and maintain all medical equipment.

    • Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
    • Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
    • Any other duties as assigned.

    Requirements / Qualifications

    • Previous veterinary experience preferred
    • Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
    • Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
    • Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
    • Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
    • Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

    Benefits Offered

    • Paid time off
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
    • Bonus incentive
    • Career and professional development
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Employee Referral Program
    • Last updated : 2024-03-26

  • 3 Days Ago

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Kennel Assistant
  • Valley Veterinary Care
  • Waco, TX PART_TIME
  • General Description of Position: JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: A Kennel Technician’s duties include feeding and giving water to animals following specific schedules and special feeding ins...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Tech/Vet Assistant
  • Valley Veterinary Care
  • Waco, TX FULL_TIME
  • Valley Veterinary Care is looking for Veterinary Technicians to join the Waco Animal Emergency Team! The Waco Animal Emergency team comprises a dedicated group of industrious and exceptionally skilled...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Veterinary receptionist
  • Cottonwood Creek Veterinary Hospital
  • Waco, TX FULL_TIME
  • Cottonwood Creek Veterinary Hospital is a family owned & operated, full service mixed animal veterinary hospital. We provide services for all species (except venomous animals) and aim to provide top l...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Veterinary Technician
  • Valley Veterinary Care
  • Waco, TX FULL_TIME
  • Valley Veterinary Care is looking for 3 Veterinary Technicians to join the Waco Animal Emergency Team!Overnight, day shift and midshift opportunities FT and PT availabilty, this will be primarily nigh...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Veterinary Technician
  • Hewitt Veterinary Hospital
  • Hewitt, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled Veterinary Technician (Licensed Veterinary Technician highly preferred). Our Veterinary Technicians assist in procedures, providing care for animals i...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $1,625 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Waco, TX
  • Gifted Healthcare is seeking a travel Interventional Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Waco, Texas. Job Descrip...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL-A Driver For Regional Refrigeration Route
  • TopFlite Recruiting
  • Waco, TX
  • Job Description: NOW! Hiring CDL-A Regional Drivers Earn $80,000+ Per Year + $3,000 Sign-On Bonus + Excellent Benefits C...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Service Part Time Computer Work from Home Job
  • Expert Analytical Solutions
  • Waco, TX
  • Job Description Customer Service Part Time Computer Work from Home Job Work from Home Online Computer Work - Administrat...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Engagement Manager>
  • PetSmart, Inc.
  • Waco, TX
  • PetSmart, Inc. - 4600 Franklin Ave [Department Supervisor] As a Customer Engagement Manager at PetSmart, Inc., you'll: E...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manufacturing Operator III, Unit Dose Fill, A2 Shift (7pm - 7am)
  • AbbVie
  • Waco, TX
  • Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious he...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Engineer IV
  • AbbVie
  • Waco, TX
  • Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious he...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Housekeeper
  • Residence Waco
  • Waco, TX
  • Job Summary: Informacin disponible en espaol a continuacin. A Housekeeper is primarily responsible for maintaining clean...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bather / Groomer Trainee
  • PetSmart
  • Temple, TX
  • YOUR GROOMING CAREER: Start your career in grooming as a Groomer Trainee! As a Groomer Trainee in our Grooming Salon, yo...
  • 12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM

Waco (/ˈweɪkoʊ/ WAY-koh) is a city in central Texas and is the county seat of McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is situated along the Brazos River and I-35, halfway between Dallas and Austin. The city had a 2010 population of 124,805, making it the 22nd-most populous city in the state. The 2017 US Census population estimate is 136,436 The Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area consists of McLennan and Falls Counties, which had a 2010 population of 234,906. Falls County was added to the Waco MSA in 2013. The 2017 US Census population estimate for the Waco MSA is 268,696. Waco is located at ...
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Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
$24,787 to $36,558
Waco, Texas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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