Senior Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave

Short-term and long-term disability options

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) in Jacksonville, Florida seeks a Full-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include assisting Veterinarians with animal care, maintaining examination and surgery supplies, and ensuring equipment functionality. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in veterinary settings and strong communication skills. The position requires in-person attendance to support operations. Benefits include health care plans, 401k match, generous PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professionalism and dependability in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with animals in a hospital setting.
• Excellent work ethic and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians in animal care and initial examinations.
• Maintain equipment and stock surgery rooms.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.

Skills

Prior Customer Service Experience

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Job description

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

Department

General Practice Hospitals

Location

Southside Animal Clinic

Description

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 allowanceHands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students