Veterinary Assistant - El Paso Animal Emergency Center - TX

Veterinary Assistant - El Paso Animal Emergency Center - TX

Join our team at El Paso Animal Emergency Veterinary Referral Center as a full-time or part-time compassionate and enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant / Technician. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our veterinary team in providing exceptional care to our animal patients and ensuring a positive experience for our clients. Your responsibilities will include assisting with collecting and processing lab samples, performing in-house testing, monitoring anesthesia and surgical patients; preparing surgical packs and maintaining sterile technique, animal handling, maintaining cleanliness in the hospital, preparing exam rooms, and providing assistance during medical procedures.

El Paso Animal Emergency Center is a 24 / 7 emergency veterinary hospital located at 1220 Airway Blvd. We are equipped with advanced diagnostics, including digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house lab, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, CT, MRI, and much more.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with various tasks, including animal restraint, medication administration, and sample collection.
• Monitoring patients in ICU and recording vitals on treatment flow sheets.
• Responding to emergencies, including CPR and triage of critical cases.
• Maintaining medical equipment, restocking supplies, and reporting inventory needs.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinic / hospital environment by disinfecting surfaces, sanitizing equipment, and cleaning kennels and cages.
• Prepare examination rooms for appointments, ensuring they are well-stocked and organized.
• Greet and assist clients, helping them feel welcome and comfortable during their visit.
• Escort clients and their pets to exam rooms and obtain preliminary information, such as medical history and reason for the visit.
• Provide support during medical procedures, including setting up equipment, holding animals, and monitoring their well-being.
• Prepare and label laboratory samples accurately, following proper protocols.
• Assist with radiography (X-rays) by positioning animals and operating equipment under the direction of the veterinary team.
• Help educate clients on topics such as medication administration, preventive care, and post-operative instructions.
• Keep accurate and detailed records of patient care, treatments, and interactions.
• Assist with inventory management, restocking supplies, and maintaining an organized storage area.
• Participate in maintaining a positive and collaborative team atmosphere.

Qualifications :

Benefits :

Salary : $15-$17 an hour, to commensurate with experience

Note : This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the Veterinary Assistant / Technician role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and qualifications required for the position.