Veterinary Assistant Job in Tomball, TX

Job title from VCA Animal Hospitals: Veterinary Assistant

Source: VCA Animal Hospitals job site (www.vcacareers.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Oct 27, 2026.

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This job pays USD 0.50 an hour less than the typical USD 18.00 an hour for veterinary assistant jobs in Texas (17 jobs that list the pay).

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Job description from VCA Animal Hospitals

Join the VCA Tomball Veterinary Hospital Team! We are seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join the team.


Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 5 x 8-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays.


About Us

At VCA Tomball Veterinary Hospital, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative, supportive environment where team members can learn and grow.


As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.


The Opportunity

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting our doctors and technicians while helping create a positive experience for pets and their families. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, enjoys teamwork, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine.


What You’ll Do

  • Restrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments
  • Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas
  • Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and procedures
  • Collect patient histories and support client communication
  • Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized pets
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital
  • Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs
  • Assist with laboratory samples and diagnostics
  • Maintain accurate medical records
  • Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day

Why Join the VCA Tomball Veterinary Hospital?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Assistant career has to offer.


As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra
  • Continuing education and internal development programs

Discover Additional Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)


Compensation

$15.00 – $20.00/hour
Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.


Apply today!


Location: 28800 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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