Veterinary Assistant

Arlington Animal Clinic, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Continuing education credits

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Life insurance

Job summary

Arlington Animal Clinic, LLC in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a 2-doctor practice. The ideal candidate has 1 year of clinic experience as a Kennel tech or Veterinary Assistant and thriving teamwork skills.

We offer health benefits and paid CE with full-time employment. Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians and technicians, restraining animals, and maintaining hospital and kennel areas.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a Veterinary Clinic as Kennel tech or Veterinary Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians and doctors with routine tasks.
• Restrain animals using low-stress techniques.
• Perform clerical duties and hospital/kennel upkeep as needed.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Kennel experience

Team player

Organized

Animal restraint

Medical terminology

Assisting technicians/doctors

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)

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