Veterinary Assistant

Cat Care Clinic of Naples; Naples (FL); Ibrido; USD 26.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid health insurance

SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with match

Descrizione del lavoro

Cat Care Clinic of Naples is a feline-exclusive veterinary hospital in Naples, Florida, devoted to Fear Free, cat-centered care. We’re seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support doctors and technicians in a calm, cat-friendly environment without emergencies or on-call duties.

You will assist during exams, dentals, surgeries, and diagnostics, restrain cats, draw blood, take radiographs, and help maintain a clean, welcoming clinic. A passion for cats and teamwork is essential.

Competenze

• At least 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Fear Free familiarity, or willingness to become certified within 90 days.
• Comfort with restraint, blood draws, radiographs, and clinical assisting.
• Excellent communication with clients and with the team.

Mansioni

• Restrain and handle feline patients using Fear Free techniques.
• Assist doctors and technicians during exams, dentals, and surgical procedures.
• Prepare patients and rooms for appointments, procedures, and diagnostics.
• Perform blood draws, obtain samples, and assist with lab work.
• Take and position radiographs.
• Run tech-only tasks including Solensia injections, nail trims, SubQ fluids, and chronic care visits.
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized patients.
• Maintain a clean, organized clinical environment.
• Communicate clearly with clients and the team.

Conoscenze

Fear Free techniques

Radiographs

Blood draws

Clinical assisting

Client communication

Team collaboration

Descrizione del lavoro

At Cat Care Clinic of Naples, cats aren’t part of what we do. They’re all we do. Since 1997, we’ve been Southwest Florida’s only cat-exclusive veterinary hospital, on a mission to become the region’s premier destination for feline medicine. We’re seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our tight-knit team and help us build something better than ordinary.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be at the center of that mission, supporting our doctors and technicians and helping deliver the gold-standard, Fear Free care our clients and their cats count on. We work exclusively with cats, and our team is deeply passionate about them.

The Kind of Place You’ve Been Looking For

This is feline care without the chaos. You’ll work exclusively with cats on a schedule that respects your time. Here’s what sets the role apart:

• Feline-only medicine, working exclusively with cats
• No emergency, no on-call, and no weekends
• The chance to help build a practice that sets the standard for feline care in our community
• A supportive, close-knit team that values excellence and takes care of one another

What You’ll Do

You’ll keep our patients comfortable and our clinic running smoothly, right alongside our doctors and technicians:

• Restrain and handle feline patients using Fear Free and Cat Friendly Practice techniques
• Assist our doctors and technicians during exams, dentals, and surgical procedures
• Prepare patients and rooms for appointments, procedures, and diagnostics
• Perform blood draws, obtain samples, and assist with lab work
• Take and position radiographs
• Run tech-only appointments, including Solensia injections, nail trims, SubQ fluids, and chronic care visits
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized patients
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming clinical environment
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients
• Support the technician and doctor teams to keep patient flow moving smoothly

Who You Are

You’re an experienced, dependable assistant who loves cats and takes pride in doing things well. You bring:

• At least 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant
• A genuine love for cats and an appreciation for their unique needs and personalities
• Fear Free familiarity, or a willingness to become certified within 90 days
• Confidence with restraint, blood draws, radiographs, and clinical assisting
• A calm, dependable, and detail-oriented approach
• Excellent communication with clients, with the team, and in medical records
• A team-player mindset and pride in being part of something better than ordinary

We believe the people who deliver exceptional care should be recognized for it. Your pay reflects the experience you bring:

• $19 to $23 per hour, based on experience

Benefits to Support Your Career and Your Life

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Paid health insurance
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer match

Live and Work in Naples

Naples is one of Southwest Florida’s most sought-after places to live, and it’s easy to see why. Picture white-sand beaches and warm Gulf water just minutes from the hospital, near year-round sunshine, a celebrated dining and arts scene, world-class golf, and an unhurried, outdoor-centered way of life. It’s a rare place where a rewarding career and a genuinely good life grow side by side.

Not quite the right fit? View all our open positions to see where else you might belong at Cat Care Clinic of Naples.