At PawDoc Surgery + Dental Center, we believe every pet deserves top-quality surgical and dental care at an affordable price. From routine spays and neuters to advanced soft-tissue surgeries, mass removals, dental cleanings, and extractions, we deliver expert care with compassion and transparency—minus the sticker shock.
We're flipping the script on veterinary care, and now we're looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Katy, TX. If you're passionate about making surgery and dental care more accessible, keeping tails wagging, and creating stress-free experience for pet owners—you'll fit right in. This is a unique opportunity to join a hospital dedicated exclusively to surgical and dental procedures.
What You'll Love About PawDoc
Transparent, client-friendly approach that removes the guesswork
A fresh approach to veterinary care- one that blends a fun experience with trust, compassion, and affordability
Working alongside a supportive team that values your skills and ideas and has fun together
Happy and grateful clients
Helping pets who might otherwise not be able to receive veterinary care
The PawDoc Promise
We're building a new kind of veterinary care—one that meets pet owners where they are, makes surgery and dental care accessible, and keeps the human-animal bond at the center.
Ready to help us change the way pet care is delivered? ?? Join us and be part of something different at PawDoc Surgery + Dental Center!
More about the job!
Four-day week, every week : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 7am–5pm
Closed on major holidays.
Competitive entry level pay - $18-$21/hour with benefits and growth opportunities.
A supportive, collaborative team that values mentorship and well-being.
What you'll do
Partner with veterinarian, veterinary assistant, and veterinary technican through pre-op, anesthesia monitoring, procedures, and recovery.
Help prepare for surgeries including pack and prep, restraint, preparing go-home packages, and assisting the team.
Help patient intake, vitals, sample collection/diagnostics, records, and imaging as needed.
Educate clients and keep communication kind, compassionate, and timely.
Help us run a tight, high-quality, efficiency-minded floor.
What you'll bring
A positive can-do attitude and willingness to learn
Comfort with modern practice tech and a calm, client-first presence.
Perks & benefits
Competitive base pay (see above) + bonus potential
Medical, dental, vision, life; HSA with company contribution
401(k) with match
PTO for real work/life balance
Personal Pet Discount
To learn more about the position please contact Emily Brechner at ebrechner@lakefieldvet.com or apply at careers.lakefieldvet.com.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Veterinary Assistant supports and assists the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, ensuring the
safety of pets and clients, and the continuity of quality veterinary care. They work to keep pets safe and
comfortable during their visit.
WHAT YOU’LL DO (Essential Functions):
• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service,
and Fun
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare exam rooms, medical equipment, and surgery between each
appointment
• Obtain initial patient information, medical histories, vaccination records, and the reason for the
pet’s visit. Document patient information, and update records
• Calm, soothe, comfort, and restrain pets before, during, and after procedures
• Take note on examination results and updates records as directed by veterinarians
• Provide the owners education, resources and information on how best to care for pets in general, at
the Veterinarian’s direction, for specific conditions, and after various procedures
• Monitor and track pet’s physical status and vital signs following surgery
• Monitor, record, and report the physical condition and vital signs of the hospitalized and boarded
pets
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, runs, and boarding areas
• Feed, water, bathe, and exercise pets during their…