Veterinary Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-paced veterinary hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care and client service. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will work alongside skilled professionals, supporting DVMs and technicians in daily operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a collaborative environment, with access to educational assistance for veterinary technician programs. Enjoy a fulfilling career where your contributions directly impact the lives of animals and their owners. Be part of a team that values knowledge, respect, and teamwork, and help us continue to grow in the community.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Educational Assistance for Vet Tech Programs

Teladoc - FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Large network of veterinary professionals

Qualifications

• Assist DVMs and technicians with surgeries and procedures.
• Provide high-quality client communication on patient updates.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals safely and efficiently during procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples for testing.

Skills

Animal Handling

Communication Skills

Medical Procedures Knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Medical Equipment Maintenance

Job description

Friendship Veterinary Hospital is a fast-paced 4-doctor veterinary hospital just 5 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. Our goal is to provide high-quality veterinary care with excellent client service. Our employees are the invaluable resource that drives our hospital. We are a diverse group that embraces knowledge, honesty, and respect. We strive to work together as a team to become leaders in the Fort Walton Beach community, as the growth of our hospital depends on it. Our team is committed to providing the finest professional, personal, courteous, and caring service in every way possible.

If you are ready to join a team that genuinely believes that teamwork makes the dream work, we would love for you to apply for our opportunity!

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Position Skills:

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests.
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner.
• Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes in patient’s condition to DVM.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies.
• Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations.
• High-quality client communication on patient updates and questions.

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling.
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment, and be able to manage stressful situations while working respectfully with others on a team.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay range of $16-$18/hour based on experience.
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Plan (401k).
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).
• Short Term Disability.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays).
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs.
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7.
• Discounted Veterinary Care.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share a common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth.
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).