Senior Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Odessa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability options

Discounted veterinary care

Scrub allowance

Professional growth

Job summary

American Veterinary Group is seeking a Full-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant for Lakeside Animal Hospital (FL). You will support veterinarians in exams, restrain animals, stock and sterilize rooms, and educate clients while updating patient records.

The ideal candidate has strong customer service, can lift 40 lbs, and is willing to work flexible hours including weekends. This on-site role is essential for patient care and hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Professionalism and strong communication skills.
• Willing to work weekends.
• Experience with animals in a hospital setting.
• On-site attendance required; ADA accommodations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and restrain animals as needed.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies.
• Sterilize tools and ensure equipment is in working order.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.

Skills

Customer service

Lifting 40 lbs

Job description

Senior Veterinary Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lakeside Animal Hospital (FL)

Reporting To: Practice Manager

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