Veterinary Assistant

AAVMP; Marathon (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources (Lyra Health)

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Job summary

Marathon Veterinary Hospital, part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, is seeking a Full Time Veterinary Assistant in Marathon, FL to join our team and help provide end-to-end care for our patients.

You’ll support outpatient treatments, assist with laboratory tests, and help with admitting and discharging patients, contributing to compassionate, high-quality care in a busy clinic. We offer training, growth opportunities, and a collaborative environment with Thrive resources.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary care is a plus, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end care for patients and assist with outpatient treatments.
• Perform laboratory tests and other standard clinical tasks as directed.
• Assist with admitting and discharging patients and coordinate with team for smooth workflow.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Dependable

Eager to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Marathon Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Full Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Marathon, FL.

About You

You’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

Your Experience & Skills

• Veterinary experience is a plus, but we're willing to train the right person.
• Possesses a positive work attitude.
• Self-motivated
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable, positive, and eager to learn

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.