Experienced Veterinary Assistant

PriorityPet Urgent Care; Wellington (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k & 401K matching program

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus program

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Priority Pet Urgent Care is opening a new state-of-the-art urgent care hospital in Palm Beach, FL, and seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant. You will handle animal restraint, triage, sample collection, diagnostic imaging, and nursing care with emphasis on clear client communication and teamwork.

Training and career growth opportunities are highlighted throughout employment terms. Benefits include health and dental options, 401k with match, paid vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Evening and weekend shift availability.
• Compassionate and calm team player.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples; radiographs.
• Nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases; anesthesia monitoring as needed.
• Communicate treatment plans with clients and assist with procedures.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Pet restraint

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

Company Description

Priority Pet Urgent Care is excited to bring a brand-new, state-of-the-art urgent care hospital to Palm Beach, FL, opening in November, 2026! Open Thursday - Monday from 3 pm to 11 pm, Priority Pet Urgent Care is designed to provide convenient, high-quality care for pets with urgent medical needs while creating an exceptional experience for clients and team members. Our mission is simple: provide easy access to quality veterinary care while ensuring every client knows their pet is our priority. We value teamwork, accountability, compassion, and excellence, and we are committed to creating an environment where our teams can grow and succeed alongside the hospital. To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://prioritypeturgentcare.com

Job Description

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

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.

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 + 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 pre-employment screening.

• 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/