Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full 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 (AVG) seeks a Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The position supports veterinarians during examinations, restrains animals as needed, stocks rooms, sterilizes tools, and maintains equipment while updating patient files and communicating with clients.

Ideal candidates show professionalism, dependability, and strong communication skills, with the ability to multi-task in a

Qualifications

• Prior Customer Service Experience.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Regular on-site presence is essential to support patient care and team collaboration.
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in patient care.
• Restrain animals during examinations when necessary.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies.
• Sterilize tools and ensure equipment is in working order.
• Update patient files and communicate with clients.

Skills

Customer service

Physical strength (lift 40 lbs)

Teamwork / independent work

Job description

Description

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

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The 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. Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Location: West Boca Veterinary Center

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