Senior Veterinary Assistant

Westwood Animal Hospital; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Vision Options

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity

One Work/Life Balance day off

Short-term and long-term disability

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for prospective Vet

Job summary

Westwood Animal Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant to support a fast-paced, multi-doctor hospital. You will assist veterinarians, restrain animals during exams, stock rooms, sterilize tools, and maintain equipment. Strong client service is essential as you educate clients and update patient records.

On-site role with occasional weekend shifts; prior hospital experience is preferred to ensure smooth patient care and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong patient care and client service skills.
• Ability to restrain animals during examinations.
• Experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Willing to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
• Restrain animals as necessary to ensure safety.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies.
• Sterilize tools and ensure equipment is in working order.
• Update patient files and communicate with clients.

Skills

Customer service experience

Lift 40 lbs

Job description

Senior Veterinary Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Westwood Animal Hospital

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