Part-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

American Veterinary Group is seeking a Part-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant at Town & Country Veterinarians to support veterinarians in patient care in a fast-paced multi-doctor setting.

The role includes restraining animals during exams, stocking rooms, sterilizing equipment, and performing basic technical tasks under state limitations. Client communication and updating patient records are essential.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is required.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• On-site presence is required in a veterinary hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians in the care of animals.
• Restrain animals during initial examinations as needed.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies and maintain cleanliness.
• Sterilize tools and ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.

Skills

Customer service experience

Lift 40 lbs

Job description

Part-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Town & Country Veterinarians

Reporting To: Lindsey Blanchette

Description

Our hospital is seeking a Part-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Senior Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Senior Veterinary Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills will include, but are not limited to, and are subject to state limitations: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Senior Veterinary Assistant's also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
• Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Be compassionate/caring
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Benefits

• 401k Match
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities