Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement for AVMA program

Referral Bonus Program

Additional Benefits (Pet Discounts, /H

Job summary

Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital in Mount Dora, FL is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced general practice. You will support triage, lab work, imaging, and nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients while delivering clear treatment plans to clients.

We offer extensive training, competitive compensation, and a range of benefits including paid time off, parental leave, CE allowances, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as veterinary assistant preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker and strong communicator.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Experience with sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs; anesthesia monitoring a bonus.
• Self-starter eager to grow knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and triage incoming patients with care.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; document histories.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and assist in surgical preparation.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients.
• Administer medications and communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring where appropriate.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety; handle odors/noises.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Restrain pets

Communication

Lab tests

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Self-motivation

Sample collection

Tools

Radiography equipment

Lab equipment

Job description

Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced multi-doctorgeneralpractice located in Mount Dora, FL. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients includingPreventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, Orthopedic Surgery, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full-body and dental radiology, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding and more.

Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital is located in the beautiful small town of Mount Dora, FL. The proximity to 429 allows for easy commuting to Orlando. Orange County public schools are wonderful and full of opportunities, making it an ideal area to raise a family! Popular activities in the area include Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and many stateparks for hiking, swimming, and camping.Mount Dora is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Assistantwith a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, andanesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.