Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k match

Generous PTO

Parental Leave

Job summary

American Veterinary Group is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in a busy, multi-doctor hospital and provide excellent patient care and client service.

The role includes restraining animals during exams, stocking rooms, sterilizing tools, and maintaining equipment. Strong communication and the ability to multi-task are essential; weekend may be required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and some weekends.
• On-site presence is required to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the care of animals.
• Restrain animals during examinations when necessary.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies.
• Sterilize tools and ensure equipment is in working order.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.

Skills

Customer service experience

Lift 40 lbs

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Companion Animal Hospital

Reporting To: Practice Manager

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 is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. 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 social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours and some 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 team mates is required
• Prior experience preferred
• 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.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) 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