Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join VCA Animal Hospitals as an Experienced Veterinary Assistant in Orange Park, FL! This position involves working in a full-service clinic, providing compassionate care, and being part of a dedicated team focused on veterinary excellence. With opportunities for growth and a supportive environment, this role is ideal for both experienced assistants and those looking to develop their skills in veterinary practice.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Free NAVTA Membership

Paid vacation and sick time

$750 continuing education funds

Access to mental health resources

Generous employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• Candidates must be positive, motivated, and willing to learn.
• Experience or licensure as a Veterinary Assistant is preferred.
• Developmental training available for candidates starting their careers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anesthesia and patient vital signs.
• Conduct patient histories and physical examinations.
• Provide care for animals and assist veterinarians.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Collecting patient histories

Venipuncture

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA All Animal Hospital of Orange Park is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our General Practice team full time!

Are you looking to join a committed team of professionals that have pioneered growth in the veterinary field? Do you want to advance your skills in a supportive environment? Our team has a shared devotion to provide progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!

Why Join The VCA Orange Park Family?

All Animal Hospital has been providing skilled veterinary care in a warm, friendly atmosphere for family pets in Orange Park since 1980. Our full-service clinic offers general pet wellness care, veterinary surgery, advanced diagnostics, and more.

We are AAHA accredited, which means that we demonstrate an exceptional level of veterinary medical care and client service for our patients and clients. We have a reputation for excellence, and we do all that we can to live up to that reputation each and every day.

Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician’s point of view.

https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

General Practice Service Duties:

• Anesthesia monitoring
• Collecting patient histories & physical exams
• Venipuncture / IVC placement
• Working towards a Hands Free Radiology program (Associate safety a top priority)
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Providing compassionate care for all patients

Potential Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am - 6pm and Saturdays 8am-12pm., flexible schedule

Compensation: Dependent on skill set, experience, and licensure status (VA, CVT)

What Makes All Animals of Orange Park Unique?

Our hospital leadership team is compassionate and dedicated to your success. We truly care about the health and wellbeing of our team and often have team activities including Fourth of July BBQs! As a team we support our local Jacksonville Human Society and have recently attended the “Toast to the Animals” event, a local charity fundraiser. Every year we also team up with the JHS to run the “Mutt Market”. A fundraiser and donation event to help our local shelter pets by collecting, food, bedding and other high demand items for our furry friends.

The benefits continue to grow :

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Why You Should Consider Us

This role is suited for the experienced licensed tech, but we are also excited to provide developmental training to someone that is just getting started and wants to move forward in their career at a hospital that provides an array of opportunities to develop a multitude of skills.

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged.

We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!

Location: 760 Blanding Blvd,Orange Park,FL,32065

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

If you are a current associate, you 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.