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Veterinary Assistant

Location Katy, Texas
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Category
Support Staff
Job ID
35250
Role Type
Full-time
Hospital
Cinco Ranch Veterinary Hospital

Join the Pack at Cinco Ranch Veterinary Hospital!

Position: Full-Time Veterinary Technician

Location: Katy, TX

Hours: Monday–Friday+ rotating weekends

Are you passionate about animals and looking to start or grow your career in veterinary medicine? At Cinco Ranch Veterinary Hospital, we’re more than just a team, we’re a family of passionate pet-lovers dedicated to exceptional care for our patients and their people.

We’re looking for a Veterinary Technician Assistant who is dependable, compassionate, eager to learn, and ready to be an important part of our team. In this role, you’ll work alongside our experienced veterinary technicians and doctors to help provide excellent patient care and keep our hospital running smoothly.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • Room to Grow: Whether you’re new to veterinary medicine or looking to build on your experience, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced technicians and doctors while developing valuable skills.
  • Positive Vibes Only: We nurture a culture of camaraderie, encouragement, and continuous learning.
  • You Matter: We believe in celebrating your wins, valuing your voice, and supporting your personal well-being.

What You’ll Do:

  • Assist veterinary technicians and doctors with daily patient care and medical procedures
  • Be a champion for patient care and comfort
  • Follows appropriate safety precautions and assist in restraining pets in a manner that allows necessary procedures to be done with minimal stress to patients
  • Assist with collecting and preparing laboratory samples as directed
  • Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
  • Walk, feed, and care for hospitalized and boarding pets as needed
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked hospital environment
  • Carry out essential skills like venipuncture, vaccine administration, and medication dispensing
  • Ensure boarding, grooming, and hospitalized pets feel at home
  • Learn and develop veterinary skills under the guidance of our experienced veterinary technicians and doctors
  • Be a dependable extra set of hands and a positive presence for the entire veterinary team

What We’re Looking For:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Previous animal care, veterinary, kennel, or customer service experience is a plus, but we’re willing to train the right person
  • A genuine love and compassion for animals
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Is punctual and has excellent time management skills
  • A self-starter with excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Possess a good attitude and contribute to a positive work environment
  • Strong multitasker with attention to detail
  • Positive, ethical, and reliable team player
  • AVImark experience is a plus!

Perks & Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Our Core Values:

  • Service Excellence – Compassionate, client-focused care. We strive to provide the best client experience possible. We aim to exceed expectations by delivering care with understanding, empathy, and professionalism.
  • Integrity – Doing what’s right, always. Our actions are consistent with our values and beliefs.
  • Teamwork – Together, we achieve more. We value behavior that puts team performance ahead of individual performance and work together in order to achieve our goals.
  • Innovation – Always evolving and improving. We are open-minded in our approach and believe that improvement will be achieved by continually evaluating and implementing new and different ideas.
  • Goal Orientation – Purpose-driven performance. We engage with intention, set expectations, and perform in such a way that goals are achieved. We believe that continual self-evaluation will enable us to achieve our goals in the future.

About Our Hospital:

  • AAHA Accredited & Cat Friendly Practice
  • Full surgical suite, digital & dental radiography, laser therapy, IDEXX in-house lab
  • Boarding & grooming services available
  • Proudly serving the community for over 25 years

Learn more at www.cincoranchvet.com

Check us out on Facebook and Instagram!

Ready to Love Where You Work?

This is your chance to join a team that’s passionate, positive, and proud of what we do every single day. If you’re looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, work with an amazing team, and make a difference in the lives of pets and their people — apply today!

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada.  Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position
If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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