Feline-Exclusive Veterinary Assistant — Growth & Benefits

iVET360; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Health insurance

SIMPLE IRA

Professional development

Feline-exclusive caseload

Supportive team

Job summary

Cat Care Clinic of Naples is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our feline-exclusive team. You will work closely with veterinarians to provide care from wellness visits to diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and hospitalization.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years of hands-on veterinary experience, cat-friendly handling, and attention to detail. We offer competitive pay, PTO, health insurance, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of veterinary assistant experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, gentle feline restraint and handling.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, surgeries, dental procedures, and diagnostic workups.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments as permitted by training, experience, and applicable law.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples and assist with in-house diagnostic testing.
• Assist with digital radiography and other diagnostic procedures.
• Support anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery under veterinarian direction and hospital protocols.
• Assist with IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and hospitalized patient care based on skill level.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked treatment, exam, surgery, and patient care areas.
• Follow hospital protocols for aseptic technique, infection control, and patient safety.
• Accurately document patient care and treatments in the hospital’s PIMS system.
• Communicate professionally with clients and support discharge instructions.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Job description

Cat Care Clinic of Naples is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our feline-exclusive team. You will work closely with veterinarians to provide care from wellness visits to diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and hospitalization.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years of hands-on veterinary experience, cat-friendly handling, and attention to detail. We offer competitive pay, PTO, health insurance, and a supportive work environment.