Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health in Saint Augustine, FL is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing urgent care team. Responsibilities include animal restraint, triage, sample collection, lab analysis, imaging, nursing care, medication administration, and client communication.

The role offers opportunities for hands-on training, growth, and development within a supportive environment. Evening and weekend shifts are required, with competitive compensation and benefits discussed during onboarding.

Qualifications

• 1 year veterinary experience required.
• 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, medical histories, lab tests and radiographs, anesthesia monitoring a bonus.
• Self-starter who seeks to grow knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; perform basic diagnostic imaging.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases; administer medications.
• Communicate treatment plans to clients; assist in surgical prep and anesthesia as needed.
• Handle potential exposure to odors, bites, scratches and waste.

Skills

Restraint of animals

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

Radiographs

Laboratory testing

Anesthesia monitoring

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 the brand new Priority Pet Urgent Care state of the art clinic here in St. Augustine, 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.

We look forward to connecting!

To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://prioritypeturgentcare.com

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.

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1‑year experience required.
• 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.

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 + Shift Differential Opportunities
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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/