Veterinary Assistant – Instrument Sterilization

Description

Veterinary Assistant – Instrument Sterilization

Full-time

Austin, TX

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $17 - $19 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Pet Specialists of Austin is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Pet Specialists of Austin, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds : a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About You

The primary focus is completing the cleaning and sterilization process of surgical instruments and necessary equipment, working in conjunction with other technicians and doctors.

They are expected to uphold the hospital's core values while maintaining professional composure. They will assist doctors and teammates in the successful day-to-day operation. They are expected to work with, or under the supervision of the DVMs, lead surgical technician, and / or Practice Manager. They must be an independent worker who values being part of a team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Animal husbandry - including walking, feeding, medication administration.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, provide excellent customer service.
• Is detail oriented.
• Works independently when assigned tasks, goal oriented.
• Able to handle multiple tasks at once and work well under pressure in an environment with continuously changing priorities.

Education and Experience :

Core Job Duties :

The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed.

Physical Requirements :

About the Hospital

Opened in 2021, Pet Specialists of Austin is a  24-hour emergency and specialty referral hospital  committed to investing in the  growth and success  of its team. We proudly serve the  Austin area  with high-quality care in  emergency and critical care, neurology, surgery, internal medicine, and oncology . Our workplace fosters  emotional intelligence, collaboration, and a strong work / life balance , ensuring a positive environment for both patients and team members.

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members :

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.

Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

You’ll Thrive With Us

At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through :

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24 / 7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.