Veterinary Assistant

Encore Vet Group; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, and life

CE allowance

Uniform allowance

Pet care discounts

PTO, floating holidays, parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Free virtual mental health for your 家庭

Job summary

Island Hammock Pet Hospital in Key Largo seeks a Veterinary Assistant to help keep exam rooms spotless, stock supplies, and support our veterinary team. This entry-level role trains the right person and offers day shifts with rotating weekends, full- or part-time options.

You’ll assist technicians and veterinarians with basic care, manage kennels and cleaning tasks, and learn how a busy hospital operates from experienced staff.

Qualifications

• No prior veterinary experience required; training provided.
• Comfortable with physical demands: lifting, bending, standing, and cleaning.
• Availability for 10-hour day shifts, with rotating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Spotless, disinfected exam rooms, kennels, and treatment areas.
• Supplies stocked and organized so the team has what it needs.
• Inventory tracked and flagged to prevent shortages.
• Hospitalized pets walked, fed, watered, and kept in clean kennels.
• Laundry, dishes, and daily housekeeping to keep the hospital running smoothly.
• Hands-on help for technicians and veterinarians with basic patient handling under supervision.

Skills

Physical stamina

Team player

Attention to detail

Willing to learn

Job description

Veterinary Assistant | Key Largo, FL

Every veterinary career starts somewhere, and here, it starts with keeping the hospital running. You’ll make sure exam rooms are spotless before the first patient arrives, supplies are stocked right where the team needs them, and hospitalized pets get their walks, meals, and fresh, comfortable kennels. Along the way, you’ll learn how a veterinary hospital really works from the people who run it. At Island Hammock Pet Hospital in Key Largo, we’re hiring a full‑time or part‑time Veterinary Assistant, and we’re happy to train the right person.

About the Practice

We’ve cared for pets across the Upper Florida Keys since 2010, and our community has voted us Best Veterinary Hospital in the Upper Keys. We’re AAHA accredited, recognized for meeting rigorous standards in veterinary medicine, patient care, and hospital operations. We’re also a Fear Free Certified Practice, committed to reducing fear, anxiety, and stress for our patients and creating a more positive experience at every visit. On our team, you’ll learn from experienced veterinary professionals and build skills that last. Whether you’re exploring a future as a veterinary assistant, veterinary technician, or veterinarian, this is a great place to begin.

What You’ll Help Make Possible

• Spotless, disinfected exam rooms, kennels, and treatment areas that keep every patient safe
• Supplies stocked and organized, so our team always has what it needs
• Inventory tracked and flagged early, so we never run short
• Hospitalized pets who are walked, fed, watered, and resting in clean, comfortable kennels
• Laundry, dishes, and daily housekeeping handled, so the hospital runs smoothly
• Hands‑on help for our technicians and veterinarians with basic patient handling and care, under supervision

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• No prior veterinary experience required, we’re happy to train the right person
• Comfortable with the physical demands of the role, including lifting, bending, standing, and cleaning throughout the day
• Availability for 10‑hour day shifts, including rotating weekends

Preferred:

• Previous veterinary or animal care experience
• A strong work ethic and pride in keeping things clean and organized
• Dependable and self‑motivated, able to stay productive without constant supervision
• A team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to help wherever needed
• A genuine love of animals and an eagerness to learn about veterinary medicine
• Attention to detail, with reliable follow‑through on daily cleaning checklists

Schedule

• Full‑time or part‑time
• Day shift
• 10‑hour shifts
• Rotating weekends
• No holiday shifts required

Compensation

Compensation for this role ranges from $16.00 to $18.00 per hour, based on experience and role alignment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous CE allowance plus paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match

This reflects our full‑time benefits package. Since this role can be full‑time or part‑time, actual benefits will depend on the number of hours you work.

If you’re ready to take your first step into veterinary medicine with a team that takes pride in the work, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.

Check us out: www.ihph.net

Pay Range

USD $16.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.