Part Time Veterinary Assistant

Mission Pet Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Pet Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a compassionate client-care and veterinary support teammate. You will assist the medical team with hands-on patient care and help manage daily clinic operations to keep visits smooth and efficient.

You will be the go-to for the team, help with scheduling, payments, and communications, and ensure a safe, clean environment. The role fits someone who stays calm under pressure and communicates clearly with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in basic veterinary tasks is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide Essential Patient Care: assist the medical team with hands-on care and ensure animals are treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: anticipate the needs of veterinarians and technicians to support a smooth workflow.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: assist with scheduling, payments, and communications with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: maintain the hospital and perform clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Effective communication

Pet handling skills

Organizational skills

Vet nursing basics

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

Job Description

• Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.