Veterinary Assistant

NVA General Practice; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NVA General Practice is seeking a dedicated veterinary assistant to support the hospital team in delivering excellent client and patient care. The role includes assisting with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, and helping maintain a smooth workflow in a busy clinic.

You will restrain animals during procedures, assist with diagnostics, sterilize instruments, clean kennels, handle phones, and provide friendly client service.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Self-starter who can multitask and work well in a team.
• Enjoy working with animals and handle stress, illness, or pain.
• Prefer 1+ year experience, but not required.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Walk/stand for long periods and work in a bent or squatting position.
• Teamwork oriented and collaborate with hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid after surgery.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Aid routine diagnostics (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal).
• Sterilize surgical instruments/equipment.
• Clean/disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under supervision.
• Feed and bathe animals.
• Answer phones and provide customer service.
• Assist clients with their pets.

Skills

Team player

Multitasking

Animal care passion

Self-starter

Compassion for animals

Job description

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.