vet assistant midtown 1412

VCA Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 20,925 - 26,739; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Continuing Education Allowance

Job summary

VCA Inc. seeks a dedicated Veterinary Assistant in Miami, Florida. In this role, you will support veterinarians and ensure the highest quality of care for pets. Your responsibilities include assisting with procedures, educating clients about pet health, and ensuring a safe and organized clinic environment.

VCA Inc. offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and generous retirement plans. Join our community dedicated to making a better world for pets!

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff.
• Experience in veterinary practices or animal care.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians in care tasks.
• Communicate patient flow and manage animal care.
• Ensure a clean and safe environment for pets and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical skills in veterinary care

Team collaboration

Mentoring abilities

Job description

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Payment Range

The pay range for this role is $15.19 - $19.41 per hour. The specific rate is determined based on experience, skill level, education, and may vary by location and applicable minimum wage laws.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within yourself and your team.
• Act as the extra eyes, ears, and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and maximize their productivity.
• Communicate with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and all other associates to maintain the flow of patients.
• Provide professional, efficient, and exceptional service at all times, including performing or preparing procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed by state practice acts.
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services, and other issues.
• Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts.
• Ensure the safety of pets, clients, and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Assist with surgery as applicable.
• Utilize technical skills to the fullest within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.
• Mentor other paraprofessionals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth) with company match
• Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full‑Time DVMs)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Top‑Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources, including free coaching and counseling
• Associate Life Insurance (company‑paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company‑Paid Short‑and Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave for birth and adoption
• Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions)
• Back‑Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources
• Fertility and Family Building Support
• Digital Exercise Therapy program
• Voluntary Protection Benefits
• Legal Plan for broad legal needs
• Identity Protection service
• Commuter Benefits
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
• Exclusive Discounts on products and services

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full‑time Associates are eligible for all benefit programs (Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only); part‑time Associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk (*).

About Us

Banfield is a community of caring people marked by a diversity of thought, background and approach. Together, we’re bonded by a commitment to our purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Our pledge is to create an inclusive environment where associates can be themselves, so that we can find value in our differences. We know that this is best achieved by upholding the health and well‑being of our associates.