Veterinary Assistant

Community Options, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a welcoming team at Clark Road Animal Clinic as a Veterinary Assistant in Sarasota, FL. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment dedicated to animal care. You'll provide exceptional nursing care through a variety of skills and collaborate closely with both clients and fellow team members. Experience in a small animal clinical setting is essential, along with a commitment to a positive patient experience and team-oriented approach.

Benefits

Complimentary Short-Term Disability

401K with company match

Paid time off

Team Member Discounts for Pet Care

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in small animal clinical setting.
• Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care utilizing various technical skills.
• Support veterinarians in providing exceptional care and educate clients.
• Assist with patient procedures and surgeries.

Skills

Superior technical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Proficient time management

Patient and positive attitude

Ability to lift and restrain pets

Job description

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Veterinary Assistant

Description

Veterinary Assistant

Clark Road Animal Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our amazing animal practice in Sarasota, FL.

Can you picture yourself working in paradise and imagine feeling excited to come to work each day working alongside a team of genuinely good people who are dedicated to helping you succeed, be happy and grow both personally and professionally? What makes us different from other hospitals in the area is that we provide our team with a work environment that allows them to be their best while practicing Fear Free methods to support our patients.This, in turn, enables us to dedicate the best experience to our clients and care for their pets, which is at the heart of our thriving practice.

Clark Road Animal Clinic has been providing quality veterinary services including diagnostics, wellness vaccinations and treatment of illnesses and injuries to pets of all types since 1986. We understand that your pet is more than just an animal - your pet is a part of your family, and we are committed to providing them with the quality of care they deserve, and you expect.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills, includingdiagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography,dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings
• Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary careduring preventative,injuryand illness visits
• Advocate for patients, and educate clients
• Assist withpatient procedures and surgeries, includinganesthetic induction and monitoring, pre and post operative patient care, surgical suite,instrument,and equipment care
• Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
• Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members
• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in small animal clinical setting
• Superior technical knowledge and skills
• Proficient in medical math calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, conversions, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
• Proficient time management, ability to solve problems, learn, and handle multiple tasks
• Enthusiastic team player with a patient and positive professional attitude
• Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day
• Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and be able to handle stress in a calm manner
• Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude
• Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine
  
  

Benefits And Perks

• Complimentary Short-Term Disability
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• United Health Care UMR Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee)
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000 per attempt/ $30,000max)
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off - inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand
  
  

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

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