Veterinary Assistant

Cypress Fairhaven Animal Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to support our technician team. Since 2013, we've been treating every pet like our own, and we're looking for a dependable, hardworking assistant who loves working with animals and wants to be part of a busy, multi-doctor practice. This role focuses on supporting our technicians in the treatment area and ICU, helping with patient restraint, vitals, and anesthesia prep, and keeping our hospital clean, safe, and ready for patient care. It's also a great starting point for your veterinary career: you'll receive training in the full Veterinary Assistant role, with the goal of stepping into that position as your skills grow.

Why Join Us? 

● 4-day work week for a better work-life balance 

● A clear path to grow into our Veterinary Assistant role 

● Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced technicians and veterinarians 

● Large, experienced DVM team with a wide variety of cases to learn from 

● Support and educational pathways if you're working toward becoming a credentialed technician 

● A well-established practice with a loyal client base in a welcoming suburban community

Your Impact as a Veterinary Assistant

• Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

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.