Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Evening & Weekend Shifts

Embassy Veterinary Center; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CentralPet Express Care in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced, client-focused team.

You’ll support veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, and procedures, while helping manage walk-ins and same-day appointments after-hours. The role emphasizes compassionate care, strong communication with clients, and teamwork; prior urgent care or high-volume practice experience is valued, with opportunities to grow skills in anesthesia, radiology, and

Qualifications

• Has previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a veterinary hospital, urgent care, emergency, or high-volume practice.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians with examinations, treatments and procedures
• Obtaining and recording accurate patient histories and vital signs
• Safely restraining and handling dogs and cats
• Preparing patients for procedures and surgery
• Assisting with anesthesia and surgical preparation/monitoring
• Placing and maintaining IV catheters
• Collecting blood, urine and other diagnostic samples
• Running in-house laboratory testing
• Assisting with radiographs and other diagnostic procedures
• Administering vaccines and medications as directed
• Monitoring hospitalized and recovering patients
• Communicating concerns promptly to veterinarians
• Providing compassionate patient care and maintaining a clean, safe environment
• Preparing medications and discharge instructions
• Educating clients about medications, treatments and at-home care
• Assisting with walk-in and same-day patient flow
• Helping maintain inventory, treatment areas and equipment
• Supporting the entire team wherever you're needed

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Urgent care

Emergency care

High-volume practice

Job description

CentralPet Express Care in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced, client-focused team.

You’ll support veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, and procedures, while helping manage walk-ins and same-day appointments after-hours. The role emphasizes compassionate care, strong communication with clients, and teamwork; prior urgent care or high-volume practice experience is valued, with opportunities to grow skills in anesthesia, radiology, and