Veterinary Assistant

Tampa Bay Vets; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Uniform allowance

Tuition Reimbursement for Veterinary Technician school

Job summary

Tampa Bay Vets in Tampa, FL, seeks a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional care to animals and support veterinarians. Responsibilities include client check-ins, assisting with examinations, and animal care, while ensuring outstanding service. The role requires working experience in an animal environment, multitasking abilities, and attention to detail. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including a pay range from $17-$20, medical benefits, and a retirement plan. Professional growth opportunities are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Willingness to be cross trained in all departments.
• Working experience in an animal hospital/environment required.
• Ability to work in stressful situations while making sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Complete client and patient check‑ins and treatments.
• Assist veterinarians with patient examinations and procedures.
• Take exceptional care of hospitalized/boarding animals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Multitasking ability

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs alone

Job description

Job Summary: We are looking for a dedicated and caring Veterinary Assistant to be cross trained in all areas of the hospital, such as client service, animal care and cleaning, and veterinary technician duties.

Mission and Vision

Veterinary Assistants will support our veterinarians, technicians, and clients, while providing outstanding care to our patients all while supporting our hospital's mission and vision.

Company Overview

• Tampa Bay Vets is a busy, AAHA accredited animal hospital practice with 8 locations in Tampa, FL.
• We pride ourselves on practicing the best quality medicine for our patients.

Our Services

• Health/Wellness, Sick/Injured visits, Dentistry, Advanced Surgeries, Digital Radiography, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Cold Laser Therapy, Acupuncture.

We are looking for team members to join our family!

Professional Growth and Benefits

• We encourage professional growth and learning and have a great benefits package that reflects this.
• We have board certified DVMs and certified technicians on staff.

Job Responsibilities (partial list)

• Complete client and patient check‑ins and treatments.
• Greet/assist clients in reception, answer phones.
• Check out clients, take payments and provide estimates.
• Perform opening procedures and clerical tasks.
• Take exceptional care of hospitalized/boarding animals (feeding, walking, cleaning).
• Bath, brush and trim nails.
• Exercise and walk animals.
• Collect laboratory specimens from patients and prepare them for testing.
• Assist veterinarians with patient examinations and procedures.
• Calculate drug dosages correctly and prepare prescriptions.
• Treat every patient like they were your own.
• Enter medical records in Practice Management software.
• Give excellent client service and education.

Qualifications and Skills

• Willingness to be cross trained in all departments.
• Working experience required, and experience in an animal hospital/environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and take initiative.
• Ability to work in stressful situations while making sound decisions.
• Customer service skills and love of animals.
• Excellent prioritization and efficiency.
• Must be able to lift patients up to 40 pounds alone, and patients over 50 pounds with assistance.

Benefits and Perks

• Pay range from $17-$20 depending on experience and skill level, decided by manager at interview.
• Higher than normal pay ranges with incentives using a pay for performance compensation system.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Continuing Education allowance.
• Uniform allowance.
• Employee pet care benefits (Wellness, Dentistry, Medications, and Food).
• Tuition Reimbursement for Veterinary Technician school professional development.