Senior Veterinary Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k Match

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Work/Life balance day off

Disability options

Discounted veterinary care

Tuition assistance

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) seeks a Full-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant at All Pets Hospital in Florida to support doctors and care for patients in a fast-paced, multi-doctor practice. You will restrain animals, stock exam and surgery rooms, sterilize tools, monitor anesthesia, perform basic lab work, and educate clients.

Regular on-site attendance is essential to ensure patient welfare and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Professional, dependable with strong communication and multitasking ability.
• Energetic, caring person with good work ethic and organizational skills.
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Experience working with animals in a hospital setting.
• Regular on-site presence is essential for patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in patient care and during exams.
• Restrain animals when necessary during procedures.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies; ensure equipment works.
• Sterilize tools and maintain cleanliness of the facility.
• Perform basic procedures (venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration/monitoring).
• Assist with dental prophylaxis, radiography, medications, and laboratory analyses.
• Educate clients and update patient records.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Compassionate/caring

Flexible hours

Lifting 40 lbs

Job description

Description

Our hospital is seeking a

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Location: All Pets Hospital

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.

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 may include, but are not limited to, and are subject to state limitations: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, anesthesia 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


• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting


• 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.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience


• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

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