Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading animal hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor environment. This role involves assisting during examinations, stocking supplies, and communicating with clients. Ideal candidates should demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and strong communication skills in handling animals and clients.

Benefits

401k Match

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub Allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians in the care of animals.
• Help during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies.
• Sterilize tools and ensure equipment is working.

Skills

Customer Service

Positive Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Compassionate/Caring

Teamwork

Self-starter Personality

Job description

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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.

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Southside Animal Clinic

Reporting To: Pamela Browning

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.

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.
  
  

Benefits

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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