Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

401k Match

PTO

Parental Leave

Work/Life Balance day

Disability options

Supplemental insurance

Discounted veterinary care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on training

Professional growth

Tuition assistance

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor hospital. Responsibilities include restraining animals during exams, stocking rooms, sterilizing tools, and updating patient files.

The ideal candidate has a friendly, professional demeanor, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. On-site presence and flexibility, including some weekends, are required.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• On-site presence required with weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in patient care and examinations.
• Restrain animals as needed during exams.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies and sterilize tools.
• Update patient files and communicate with clients.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and working.

Skills

Customer Service

Lifting 40 lbs

Job description

Description

Our hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files. Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours and some weekends.

Department

General Practice Hospitals

Location

Gulf Gate Animal Hospital

Ideal Candidate

• Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
• Be compassionate/caring
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with team mates is required
• Prior experience preferred
• This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students