Compassionate Veterinary Care Assistant

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Palm City (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm City Animal Medical Center is seeking a veterinary assistant to support the team across multiple departments, aiding with patient care, treatments, and daily operations. The role involves assisting with surgeries, diagnoses, and client interactions in a busy animal hospital setting.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with animals, can multitask, and is willing to lift up to 40 lbs; previous experience is a plus but not required, and accessibility to a collaborative team is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands; may lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to multitask and work well in a team.
• Comfortable handling stressed or ill animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets; aid after surgery.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal).
• Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments/equipment.
• Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision.
• Feeding/bathing animals.
• Answering phones.
• Helping clients with their pets.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Love for animals

Job description

Palm City Animal Medical Center is seeking a veterinary assistant to support the team across multiple departments, aiding with patient care, treatments, and daily operations. The role involves assisting with surgeries, diagnoses, and client interactions in a busy animal hospital setting.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with animals, can multitask, and is willing to lift up to 40 lbs; previous experience is a plus but not required, and accessibility to a collaborative team is essential.