Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading veterinary hospital focused exclusively on feline care. This role as a Veterinary Assistant offers the chance to provide compassionate patient care, assist in surgeries, and educate pet owners. With a commitment to personal career development, the hospital fosters a supportive environment where your skills and ideas are valued. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and generous pet discounts. If you are passionate about animal welfare and looking to grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free NAVTA Membership

RECOVER Training

Discounts to Fear Free Certification

Growth & leadership opportunities

Medical, Dental & Vision

Career development programs

Continuing education funds

Generous hospital discounts

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Qualifications

• Must be positive and motivated with a passion for animal care.
• Strong communication skills are essential for client education.
• Experience in anesthesia and surgery assisting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and support for feline patients.
• Assist in surgeries and anesthesia monitoring.
• Educate clients on pet care and health.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and communication

Patient assessment

Anesthesia and surgery assisting

Radiology

Dentistry

Catheter placement

Venipuncture

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Medical recordkeeping

Education

Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT)

Veterinary Technician education

Job description

VCA Carrollwood Cat Animal Hospital is hiring a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

About Us

At VCA Carrollwood Cat Hospital, we are committed to providing the highest quality medical care throughout your cat's life. We are proud to serve cats and cat owners in Tampa, Temple Terrace, Northdale, and surrounding areas.

We understand that cats have unique needs; that's why our hospital has a unique approach. From creating a calm environment in the lobby, to gentle handling techniques, to treatments and medications specifically made for little bodies, our practice is exclusively feline focused.

We are a 2-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Tampa, FL.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/carrollwood-cat

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.

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
• VTS Career Path financial, and mentorship support
• 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

Compensation: Is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status (VA, CVT, VTS)

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

What You'll Do

Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and communication
• Patient assessment
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Medical recordkeeping

Why VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development.

We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Interested in this opportunity?

Apply!

We look forward to hearing from you.

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 will 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