Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Poinciana (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health in Poinciana seeks a dedicated Veterinary Assistant. This role involves patient care, sample collection, and collaboration with a passionate team. With competitive compensation and benefits, this is a great opportunity for growth in veterinary health care.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision)

401k matching program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1-year minimum experience preferred.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Administration of medications and effective communication with clients.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Education

Veterinary Assistant experience

Job description

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Company Description

Here at Poinciana Pet Clinic, we are dedicated to providing excellent, comprehensive care to companion animals in the South Orlando area. Our parent practice, Kissimmee Animal Hospital, has provided world-class veterinary service since 1974. We are an outpatient clinic that continuously maintains ambitious standards and client-centered service. We take on a personalized approach with each patient to maximize health and results. Poinciana Pet Clinic values each patient as our own. By combining high-quality treatment and responsible ownership, we believe we can give pets an unmatched, high quality of life!

Company Description

Here at Poinciana Pet Clinic, we are dedicated to providing excellent, comprehensive care to companion animals in the South Orlando area. Our parent practice, Kissimmee Animal Hospital, has provided world-class veterinary service since 1974. We are an outpatient clinic that continuously maintains ambitious standards and client-centered service. We take on a personalized approach with each patient to maximize health and results. Poinciana Pet Clinic values each patient as our own. By combining high-quality treatment and responsible ownership, we believe we can give pets an unmatched, high quality of life!

Poinciana Pet Clinic is well-equipped with state-of-the-art technology and equipment to provide pets in the area with the best possible outpatient treatment. Our experienced team provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care along with additional resources to optimize our clients’ well-being. We have close relationships with nearby specialists for after-hour calls, referrals, or emergencies.

Poinciana, Florida, is a breath of fresh air just miles away from the theme park capital of the world. While the city of Orlando was built on theme park fame, Poinciana (just outside the city’s center) has grown to feature upscale dining, high-end outlet shopping centers, and entertainment venues. This suburb of Orlando offers an eclectic mix of urban and lake living as near or far from the bustling attractions as you desire. Residents enjoy a variety of neighborhood districts, sunny winters, breathtaking views from sunrise to sunset, relaxing springs, and countless adventures to explore. Explore Old Town or bountiful lakes with fishing and wildlife viewing. Poinciana is the gateway to Kissimmee’s Chain of Lakes. With so much to see and do, there is something for everyone whether you prioritize to chill or thrill.

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Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage 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

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• 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:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• 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.
  
  

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care

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