Senior Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG)

Gainesville (FL)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401(k) Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave

Short-term and long-term disability options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician students

Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Gainesville is seeking a Senior Veterinary Assistant focusing on Surgery. In this role, you will assist in every aspect of the surgical process, manage diagnostics, and ensure patient care both pre- and post-operatively. Ideal candidates will bring prior veterinary experience and a passion for animal care. Benefits include a health care plan, 401(k) matching, generous PTO, and tuition assistance. Flexibility to work weekends is required.

Qualifications

Energetic, dependable, and capable of multitasking in a hands-on environment.
Self-starter with the ability to work individually and in a team.
Compassionate and caring towards animals.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in patient care and surgical procedures.
Administer and monitor anesthesia during surgeries.
Communicate with clients and update patient files.

Skills

Customer service experience

Veterinary experience

Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Basic computer skills

Job description

Location: Haile Plantation Animal Clinic

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Description

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

The Veterinary Surgery Assistant is responsible for all aspects of the surgical department flow including seeing surgical appointments, performing diagnostics prior to surgery, administering and monitoring anesthesia in the pre-, peri-, and post-operative periods. Also responsible for maintaining treatment while in hospital post-operatively, discharging patients, and client communications.

While this role will have a strong surgical focus, the assistant will also work in outpatient as well with some weekend coverage. The candidate will help with routine and urgent patient care, client communication, and hospital stocking and cleaning.

The Veterinary Surgery 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. 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 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 multitask in a hands‑on environment
Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
Be compassionate/caring
Previous veterinary experience including surgery
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 and veterinary experience
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Basic computer skills
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.

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