Veterinary Assistant

Penny Paws Animal Clinic - Fort Worth is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!Position DetailsRole: Experienced Veterinary AssistantStatus: Full-timeSalary: Negotiable and based on experienceSchedule: Monday-Saturday with occasional Sundays as necessary. Four-day working weekBenefits HighlightsFinancial Rewards that Grow with You:Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonusesWellness & Peace of Mind:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discountsProfessional Growth & Recognition:Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowanceLifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate:Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance ProgramPenny Paws Animal Clinic - Fort Worth is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant. This is the job for you if you are passionate about animals and want to work in a modern veterinary clinic where your career will flourish under the guidance of a caring DVM team.Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities:Assist technicians and veterinarians during treatments and procedures.Clean and straighten exam rooms to prepare for incoming patients, following OSHA guidelinesAssist technicians with in-house laboratory testing (CBC/chemistry, Intestinal Parasite Exams, preparing cytology slides, etc.)Accurately document patient care and treatments in the medical recordCollaborate with the team to maintain an efficient workflow and positive hospital cultureParticipate in ongoing training and growth opportunities within the practiceBe familiar with infectious and common zoonotic diseases, including prevention, and the steps to reduce or eliminate transmissionAssist in restraining pets in a manner that allows necessary procedures to be done with minimal stress to patients, and ensure the safety of patients and peopleTake vitals as requested by doctor; draw up vaccines, flea/tick medication/prevention, etc.Assist with boarding as necessaryYou must be able to work weekendsWhat's in it for you:Financial BenefitsA flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings PlanFlexible Spending Account (full-time only)529 Savings PlanTuition Support Program (full-time only)Referral bonus programWellness BenefitsHealth insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.Sick Time / Paid Time OffFree/discounted lab work for all employee petsPet discounts on services and productsPet food discount programWorkplace BenefitsQuarterly Team Rewards Bonus ProgramState license reimbursementVTNE exam fee reimbursementProfessional development opportunitiesContinuing education allowanceUniform allowanceLifestyle BenefitsSix paid holidays (full-time only)Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee discount programJoin Our Team!Grab this amazing opportunity to onboard with a company that cares about your success and happiness. Apply for Penny Paws Animal Clinic - Fort Worth Veterinary Assistant job opening today!Learn more about us here: www.pennypaws.comDiversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Penny Paws Animal Clinic - Fort Worth and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

Created: 2026-04-15