Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG)

Gainesville (FL)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave

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

Job summary

A well-known veterinary clinic located in Gainesville, Florida is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to deliver exceptional patient care and client service in a busy animal hospital. The ideal candidate will assist veterinarians, perform lab work, and support animal care. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and dependability, and be prepared to work flexible hours. Benefits include a health care plan, 401k match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

Prior customer service and veterinary experience is a must.
Surgical experience is a plus.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients.
Demonstrated professionalism and dependability.

Responsibilities

Provide daily animal care and assist with examinations.
Restraining patients and performing lab work.
Stock examination rooms and sterilize tools.
Communicate with clients and update patient files.

Skills

Customer service experience

Veterinary experience

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Job description

Location: Haile Plantation Animal Clinic

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Description

Our hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians by providing daily animal care, restraining patients during exams and treatment, cleaning, performing lab work, feeding, medicating, and walking patients. The assistant helps with stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order while maintaining a safe and clean working environment. Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic, and has social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends.

Ideal Candidate

Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
Be compassionate/caring
Can work individually, as well as on a team
Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with teammates is required
Prior experience preferred in outpatient and surgery
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.

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