Veterinary Assistant

Location: Harris County | Northside Houston

Bring your skills, compassion, and dedication to a role that truly makes a difference. Openwork is proud to partner with Harris County to hire a Veterinary Assistant for a high-volume animal shelter and clinic in Northside Houston. This position offers meaningful, hands-on work in an environment focused on animal health, safety, and community impact.

If you’re passionate about animal welfare and thrive in an active clinical setting, this is an opportunity to contribute to life-changing outcomes every day.

The Impact You’ll Make

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll support veterinarians and clinical staff in delivering quality medical care to shelter animals. Your work will help ensure efficient operations, safe treatment environments, and positive experiences for both animals and the public. You’ll also play a role in educating pet owners and supporting responsible pet care practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily animal husbandry and compassionate care under veterinary supervision

• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked clinical and treatment areas

• Sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment

• Accurately document treatments, diagnoses, and procedures using medical software

• Administer medications and assist with diagnostic testing as directed

• Support animal restraint, radiography, and preventive care procedures

• Educate pet owners on post-treatment care and responsible pet ownership

• Uphold health, safety, and sanitation standards in a fast-paced shelter environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• At least one year of experience in animal care, veterinary, or shelter environments

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office with strong data entry accuracy

• Clear verbal and written communication skills

• Team-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced setting

• Compassionate, reliable, and committed to animal welfare

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on role in an active shelter setting with exposure to animals, allergens, odors, noise, and changing temperatures. The position requires frequent standing, bending, lifting, and stooping, safe animal restraint, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Schedule & Pay

• Pay: $16.50 per hour (weekly pay)

• Schedule: 40 hours per week with rotating weekend shifts

• Flexibility: Availability required to meet shelter and clinic needs

Why Join Openwork

Openwork is a people-first staffing company with more than 50 years of experience connecting individuals with meaningful work. We believe strong careers build strong communities, and we’re proud to support opportunities that make a lasting impact.

If you’re ready to put your compassion and skills to work in a role that matters, we encourage you to apply today.