Veterinary Assistant

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Palm City (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm City Animal Medical Center is seeking a veterinary assistant to support the team across multiple departments, aiding with patient care, treatments, and daily operations. The role involves assisting with surgeries, diagnoses, and client interactions in a busy animal hospital setting.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with animals, can multitask, and is willing to lift up to 40 lbs; previous experience is a plus but not required, and accessibility to a collaborative team is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands; may lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to multitask and work well in a team.
• Comfortable handling stressed or ill animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets; aid after surgery.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal).
• Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments/equipment.
• Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision.
• Feeding/bathing animals.
• Answering phones.
• Helping clients with their pets.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Love for animals

Job description

Hospital Name: Palm City Animal Medical Center

Job Type: Support Staff

Description & Requirements

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
• 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.