Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is looking for a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work closely with skilled professionals in a supportive environment, ensuring high-quality care for animals. With a commitment to continuous education, you will have access to tuition reimbursement for accredited programs and various learning opportunities to enhance your career. Join a recognized organization that values its employees and fosters a collaborative atmosphere, making a real impact in the community while caring for beloved pets.

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.
• Collect laboratory samples and maintain medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to patients and assist in surgeries.
• Communicate effectively with clients about patient updates.

Skills

Animal Handling

Communication Skills

Medical Procedures Knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Surgical Instruments

Anesthesia Machines

Job description

Animal Care of Ponte Vedra is a four-doctor, small animal practice. Conveniently, located close to the beautiful beaches, we have been serving our community with high quality care since 2010. We pride ourselves, with our low-stress appointments for patients and above and beyond customer service for our clients. We offer digital dental x-ray along with cold laser, surgical laser and ultrasound.

We dedicate ourselves to continual education and self-improvement both for the health of the pets we care for and our own development. We are in search of a compassionate and knowledgeable teammate to join our team!

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 $15.00-$18.00/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).