Senior Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Match

Paid time off (PTO)

Parental leave

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) is seeking a Full-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant at Care Animal Hospital to support a fast-paced, multi-doctor practice. The role involves restraining animals, assisting veterinarians, stocking rooms, sterilizing tools, and client education.

The ideal candidate has strong customer service, teamwork, and a compassionate approach, with weekend availability and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Prior veterinary experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in patient care.
• Restrain animals during examinations as needed.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies; sterilize tools; maintain equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Lifting 40 lbs

Veterinary licensure

Job description

Description

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

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Location: Care Animal Hospital

The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals.

The Technician 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: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education.

Veterinary Technician'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
• Prior experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles

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.

Applicants with veterinary experience that are not Credentialed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to still apply, we have opportunities for veterinary professionals of all skill levels and we will appropriately assign you to our Senior Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, or other appropriate roles.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians