Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; West Miami (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

CE allowance

Tuition support

Paid vacation

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Cabrera Animal Hospital in West Miami, FL is seeking a Part-time Veterinary Assistant to join our 2-doctor team. Weekend rotation is required and compensation ranges from $18 to $22 per hour, commensurate with experience and licensure.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development within a large veterinary network, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) or technician in training.
• Strong compassion and client communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic laboratory work and radiography.
• Flexibility for weekend rotation and part-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and monitor anesthesia during procedures.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and dentals.
• Educate clients on care and post-visit instructions.
• Maintain medical records and stock supplies.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Patient assessment

Anesthesia assistance

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT credential

Job description

VCA Cabrera Animal Hospital is hiring a Part time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

About Us

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

Schedule

Weekend rotation required

Compensation

$18 - $22 / hr is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status.

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.

Some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Opportunities for learning, growth and advancement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) with matching
• CE allowance for full time credentialed technicians
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Free access to mental healthcare and self-care resources
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Opportunities to give back through community partnerships and VCA Charities

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

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.