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Lead Veterinary AssistantKeller Animal Clinic has been serving the Keller, TX community since 1980, upholding the tradition of care and concern as the area's first veterinary facility. Our mission is centered on comprehensive small animal veterinary care, treating every pet like our own. The community recognizes this dedication, reflected in our exceptional 4.7-star Google rating. If you are looking for a stable practice where high-quality medicine meets genuine compassion, we invite you to join our growing team and pursue the next chapter of your veterinary career. When you join Keller Animal Clinic, you become part of a larger network dedicated to ensuring every teammate can do their best work. We believe in providing robust support for professional growth and education. Regardless of where you are in your career journey—whether you are looking to become a credentialed technician or pursue leadership—we have programs in place to help you achieve your goals. Our culture prioritizes collaboration, ensuring that all our medical professionals feel supported and empowered to succeed every day. We offer a full spectrum of small animal medicine focused on extending the quality and longevity of life for our patients. Our facility provides essential services including Wellness and Prevention, advanced Testing and Diagnostics, comprehensive Surgical Procedures, and critical Urgent Care. As a teammate here, you will be part of a team committed to practicing high standards of veterinary care, partnering with pet owners throughout the Keller community to ensure optimal patient outcomes in complex cases and routine procedures alike.As a Lead Veterinary Assistant, you are a pivotal leader on the medical support team, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and hospital operations. You will serve as the primary point of contact for medical support staff, guiding workflows, modeling our values, and fostering a collaborative and supportive culture. You are the bridge between hospital leadership and the team, helping to implement protocols and mentor the next generation of veterinary professionals.Your impact will include:Leading the Shift: You will act as a shift leader, coordinating workflow, assigning tasks, and ensuring optimal staff coverage to keep the hospital running smoothly.Mentoring the Team: You'll mentor and support veterinary technicians and assistants, providing guidance, onboarding support, and opportunities for development.Driving Improvements: You will identify gaps or inefficiencies in workflows and partner with the hospital manager to recommend and implement solutions.Supporting Patient Care: You'll support veterinarians in providing patient care, maintaining accurate medical records, and upholding infection control standards.Enhancing Client Experience: You will provide exceptional client support, from scheduling and check-ins to explaining discharge instructions and estimates.Maintaining Standards: You will ensure the hospital remains clean, organized, and safe, upholding all protocols and equipment maintenance standards.What you'll bring to the team:High school diploma or equivalent.Strong ability to lead by example, motivate others, and maintain composure in high-pressure situations.Proficiency in veterinary assistant functions, including patient handling, cleaning protocols, and client communication.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Comfort working with a wide range of animals, including those that may be fractious or fearful.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and stand/walk for extended periods.7+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience is preferred.3+ years of leadership experience is preferred.About Mission Pet Health: Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact with your request and contact information.EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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keller, TX, 76248, US
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