Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading animal hospital in Parrish, Florida, is seeking a passionate Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional care to patients. This role involves working alongside skilled team members, assisting in surgeries, and ensuring the welfare of animals. Unique benefits include educational assistance for veterinary technician programs and a supportive work environment with over 5,000 professionals.

Benefits

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance for Vet Tech Programs

Teladoc - FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Must possess strong communication skills and good judgment.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with procedures.
• Restrain animals safely and efficiently.
• Communicate patient updates to clients.

Skills

Communication

Animal handling

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED certificate

Job description

Dr. Nina's Animal Hospital Parrish is located in Parrish, Florida. We are one of two Dr. Nina's Animal Hospital locations, the other being in Sarasota. We are a full-service animal hospital and welcome both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs and cats. Here at Dr. Nina's, we strive to serve as a "one-stop-shop" for all of our clients’ veterinary needs. If you are a passionate and caring team player please apply today!

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 of 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, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Pay range of $12.35-$20.90/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 common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community whiletacklinga challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animalsamong 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).