Veterinary Assistant

Arlington Animal Clinic Llc; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Continuing education credits

Employee discount

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Arlington Animal Clinic Llc in Jacksonville, Florida, is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a skilled team in a privately owned practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a veterinary clinic and excellent animal restraint skills. Health benefits and paid Continuing Education are offered with full-time employment.

The role requires a team player with a positive attitude, who is highly organized and ready to assist with cleaning and clerical duties.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience as Veterinary Assistant or Kennel tech.
• Ability to assist in cleaning hospital and kennels.
• Familiarity with animal care protocols.

Responsibilities

• Join a skilled vetmed team at Arlington Animal Clinic.
• Assist technicians and doctors with various duties.
• Maintain cleanliness of hospital and kennels.

Skills

Animal restraint skills

Highly organized

Knowledge of medical terminology

Experience with Heartworm/Flea preventions/Vaccines

Job description

Benefits

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications.

Job Type

Full Time (part time considered)

Job Description

We are a PRIVATELY OWNED, 2 doctor practice in the Arlington neighborhood of Jacksonville. We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our skilled vetmed team.

The ideal candidate needs to have at least 1 year of experience working in a Veterinary Clinic as a Kennel tech or Veterinary Assistant. Will consider candidates with basic kennel or Veterinary Assistant experience only. Our candidate should be a team player, have a positive attitude, and have excellent animal restraint skills. We offer health benefits and paid Continuing Education with full-time employment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 yrs Veterinary Assistant or Kennel experience
• Highly organized and able to perform clerical duties
• Practical knowledge of hospital setup and medical terminology
• Physically able to assist in cleaning hospital and kennels
• Familiar with most Heartworm/Flea preventions/Vaccines
• Able to assist technicians and doctors with miscellaneous duties
• Restrain animals using low stress techniques
• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Schedule

• Full-Time: M-F 7:30am-6pm, Saturdays 9am-2pm (Part time negotiable)

Work Location

In person