Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal; Middleburg (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

Priority Pet Urgent Care in Middleburg, FL is opening a state-of-the-art clinic and seeking Veterinary Technicians and Assistants to join the medical care team. You will assist with triage, restraints, lab work, imaging, medication administration, client communication, and anesthesia support in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

The position offers opportunities for growth, a supportive team, and a chance to contribute to excellent pet care in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as Veterinary Assistant.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Evening and weekend shift availability.
• Compassionate, calm team player.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and radiographs.
• Provide nursing care to medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Communicate treatment plans with clients clearly.
• Assist with surgical preparation and anesthesia management.

Skills

Animal restraint

Triage

Lab sample collection

Radiographs

Client communication

Medication administration

Tools

Radiography equipment

Lab analysis tools

Job description

Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? We are excited to announce thebrand newPriority Pet Urgent Care state of the art clinic here in Middleburg, FL opening in late August 2026!

We’ll be available for urgent care pet needs every day from 3 pm – 11 pm. We are eager and ready to serve the local community and their pets and are currently looking for veterinary technicians and assistants to build our medical care team!

The Priority Pet Urgent Care mission is committed to providing easy-to-access quality care with a promise to our clients that their pets are our priority. We value teamwork, compassion, and excellence, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experiencerequired.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Evening and weekend shift availability.
• Compassionate and calm team player.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available(i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.