Large Animal Veterinary Assistant

South Texas Vet Clinic is looking for a part time Large Animal Veterinary Assistant to join our exceptional team. This is a great opportunity for individuals with prior experience handling Large Animals, especially horses and cattle.

We Are Looking For:

• Highly motivated team players who have excellent communication skills
• Self-starters who can self-direct and move quickly from task to task, while still paying close attention to detail
• Organized individuals who can uphold the cleanliness of the hospital
• Comfortability around Large Animals ( ovine, equine, caprine, porcine)
• Previous veterinary experience preferred but not required
• Individuals who are interested in growth and ongoing training in the veterinary field.

Prior experience in the veterinary field is preferred; however, we’re open to training candidates who mesh well with our hospital culture, are eager to learn, and have Large Animal handling experience.

Responsibilities and duties will include:

• Large animal handling
• Loading and unloading trailers
• Holding horses for procedures
• Running cattle through the chute
• Maintaining the landscape of the property (mowing, spreading caliche, weeding, etc.)
• Client communication
• Surgical assistance and anesthesia monitoring
• Cleaning duties

Benefits and compensation:

• Hourly rate $15/hr
• Schedule: Wed, Thurs, Friday 8am - 5pm, Saturdays 8am -12pm
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• Pet discounts
• Training and career growth potential

About South Texas Veterinary Clinic:

At South Texas Vet Clinic, our doctors and staff are truly happy—personally and professionally. Our facility underwent a million-dollar renovation, and we provide a positive clinic experience for our patients and their humans. Within our facility you will find an indoor equine treatment center, Large Animal surgery and recovery rooms, state-of-the-art small animal surgery equipment, anesthetic tech for each procedure, ventilators, full-power equipment for orthopedics, and more! We’re committed to utilizing each team members’ abilities and appreciate a strong work ethic. At South Texas Vet Clinic, we promote a strong sense of teamwork and work hard to ensure our hospital is a positive space for people who love what they do.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person