Veterinary Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Continuing education credits

Job summary

Arlington Animal Clinic, LLC in Jacksonville, Florida is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated veterinary team. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of experience in a veterinary clinic and possess excellent animal restraint skills.

This full-time role offers a competitive pay range of $16.00 to $20.00 per hour, along with benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, and paid time off. The position involves supporting veterinarians with animal care and maintaining a clean clinic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Veterinary Assistant or Kennel experience.
• Able to assist with cleaning hospitals and kennels.
• Familiar with basic veterinary practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with animal care and restraint.
• Perform clerical duties in a veterinary setting.
• Maintain cleanliness in the clinic and kennels.

Skills

Animal restraint skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Experience with vaccines and preventions

Job description

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.

Benefits

• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance

Job Post Summary

Date posted: 6/23/26

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Job Type: Full Time (part time considered)

Additional Benefits

• Continuing education credits


• Dental insurance


• Disability insurance


• Employee discount


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance

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

Schedule

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

Job Types

• Full-time


• Part-time

Salary: $16.00 to $20.00 /hour

• Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications

Experience

• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person