Now Hiring: Veterinary Assistant
Location: Harris County, TX
Pay: $16.50 per hour | Weekly Pay
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hours per week | Rotating weekends
Build a Career Helping Animals Every Day
Openwork is partnering with Harris County to hire a compassionate and dependable Veterinary Assistant. This role offers hands-on experience in a clinical and shelter environment where your work directly supports animal health and community care.
If you are passionate about animal welfare and ready to grow your skills, this is a meaningful opportunity with long-term potential.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and routine procedures.
- Provide daily animal care including feeding, monitoring, and maintaining enclosures.
- Safely handle and restrain animals during exams and diagnostics.
- Support medication administration and basic testing.
- Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized treatment areas.
- Accurately document patient care and observations.
- Assist pet owners with general care guidance.
What You Bring:
- At least 1 year of experience in animal care, veterinary, or shelter environments.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced setting.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Positive, team-oriented attitude and dependable work ethic.
Work Environment:
- Active clinic and shelter setting.
- Exposure to animals, noise, and varying conditions.
- Physically active role requiring lifting up to 50 lbs.
What You’ll Gain:
- Weekly pay.
- Consistent full-time schedule.
- Hands-on veterinary experience.
- Opportunity for long-term placement.
- Meaningful work that supports animal health and the community.
Apply Today:
Apply now to be considered for this Veterinary Assistant opportunity in Harris County, TX.
About Openwork:
Openwork connects professionals with meaningful work. With over 50 years of experience, we are committed to helping you build a strong and rewarding career.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
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