Senior Veterinary Assistant

Westwood Animal Hospital; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity~

One (1) 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 in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Full-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant to support doctors and staff in a fast-paced, multi-doctor practice.

You will restrain animals during exams, stock rooms, sterilize tools, monitor anesthesia, perform basic lab work, administer medications, and educate clients. This on-site role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and teamwork; weekend availability is required; the team offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience providing customer service in a veterinary setting.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and assist with patient handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
• Restrain animals during examinations or procedures when necessary.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies.
• Sterilize tools and ensure that equipment is in working order.
• Assist with anesthesia administration and monitoring as needed.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.

Skills

Prior Customer Service Experience

Must be able to 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