Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

CE funds

401(k)

Mentorship

Job summary

VCA Knowles Snapper Creek Animal Hospital in Miami is seeking a talented Veterinary Assistant to join our ER team full time. We are a 24/7 Emergency & Primary Care hospital offering flexible day or night hours and opportunities in General, Primary, and Emergency/ICU care.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of veterinary experience, a positive work ethic, and the ability to triage, collect histories, assist exams, perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement, and run basic labs alongside a

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to triage and assist in exams.
• Strong client communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow within ER/critical care.

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate care for ALL patients.
• Collecting patient histories and assisting in thorough physical exams.
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services.
• Client communication and education.
• Proper Patient Sample handling and lab work.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Patient care

Communication with clients

Team collaboration

Tools

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Lab work

Radiography

Job description

VCA Knowles Snapper Creek Animal Hospital is seeking a talented and experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our ER team full time.

We have opportunities available in General and Primary care, as well as Emergency and Critical Care and offer flexible work hours, day or night!

Are you looking to take your patient care and expertise to the next level? Are you an experienced veterinary technician or assistant wanting to expand your knowledge and skillset while working with a variety of cases?

We are a 24/7 Emergency & Primary Care hospital staffed with an amazing team of compassionate and experienced veterinarians, highly skilled technicians / assistants and an awesome team of well‑trained support staff. Applicants must have a positive attitude and excellent work ethic with 2-3 years of veterinary experience preferred. Must be self‑motivated and able to think on your feet.

Veterinary Assistant Duties:

• Providing compassionate care for ALL patients
• Collecting patient histories & assisting in thorough physical exams
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Client communication and education
• Ability to properly triage patients
• Full Technician / Assistant Skill Utilization
• Venipuncture / IV Catheter placement
• Proper Patient Sample handling
• Run Diagnostic Lab Machines
• Advancing towards FULL Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)

Potential Schedule:

Full Time Swing, and Weekend rotation required.

Compensation:

$21.00 – $26.00 / hour is based on skill set, and experience.

What Makes VCA Knowles Snapper Unique?

At Snapper Creek, we foster a culture where asking questions is welcome and everyone’s voice matters. Our leadership team is dedicated to providing a positive environment for all staff members to thrive where growth and development are the ultimate goals. We see a variety of medical cases that provide many learning opportunities for our team.

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where all talented individuals that come want to stay, and do their best work. We are proud to say that our hospital hosts an atmosphere that goes above and beyond to care for ALL staff members. We are passionate about our team’s mental health and well‑being and stress the importance of a work – life balance. We welcome our team to take a break under the canopies of our newly renovated "PAWTIO" - an outdoor space that was created for everyone to have a place to disconnect.

VCA Total Reward Benefits:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• VTS Path financial, and mentorship support
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions ("Headspace")
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Why You Should Consider Us

This role is suited for the experienced technician, but we are excited to provide developmental training for someone that is just getting started and wants to move forward in their career at a hospital that provides an array of opportunities to develop a multitude of skills.

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged.

We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

Location

VCA Knowles Snapper Creek

9933 SW 72nd ST, Miami 33173

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.