Veterinary Assistant

Tampa Bay Veterinary Medical Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 31,200 - 41,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay ranges

401k retirement plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Mental health benefits

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education allowance

Uniform allowance

Employee pet care benefit

Tuition Reimbursement for Veterinary Technician school

Professional development

Job summary

Tampa Bay Veterinary Medical Group is seeking dedicated individuals to join their veterinary team. At this progressive veterinary hospital, you’ll work with a skilled team while enjoying a collaborative environment focused on high-quality care for pets.

Employees receive excellent benefits, including competitive pay, medical plans, 401k, and perks for pet care and continuing education. Join a workplace where you can practice with top-of-the-line technology and tools to make a difference in animal health!

Qualifications

• Experience in client service at veterinary practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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, clerical tasks.
• Take exceptional care of hospitalized/boarding patients.
• Collect laboratory specimens from patients.
• Assist veterinarians with patient examinations.
• Treat every patient with care.
• Enter medical records in Practice Management software.
• Provide excellent client service and education.

Job description

High-speed dental equipment

Our Vision: To provide outstanding care for every client and every patient, every day.

Why Tampa Bay Vets?

At Tampa Bay Vets, you’re not just joining a veterinary hospital — you’re becoming part of a collaborative, privately owned team that truly values best quality medicine, client service, and work‑life balance.

With nine AAHA‑accredited hospitals throughout Tampa Bay, we provide the tools, support, and culture that allows our team members to thrive professionally while genuinely enjoying their careers.

Imagine:

• Looking forward to work each day because you’re surrounded by skilled, compassionate teammates
• Practicing high‑quality medicine with the time, technology, and support you need
• Feeling appreciated, respected, and empowered to grow your career
• Making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the families who love them

Tampa Bay Vets offers an exceptional place to build your future.

What Makes Us Different?

Collaborative Medical Team

You’ll work alongside an experienced and supportive team that includes:

• Credentialed veterinary technicians
• Associate veterinarians
• Three American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) Canine & Feline Diplomates
• A board‑certified Veterinary Anesthesiologist
• Access to board‑certified specialists, including surgery, internal medicine, and critical care

Advanced Equipment & Resources

We believe excellent medicine starts with excellent tools. Our hospitals are equipped with:

• Direct digital radiology (All radiographs reviewed by a board‑certified radiologist)
• Digital dental radiology
• High‑speed dental equipment
• Rigid and flexible endoscopy
• Ultrasound
• Cold laser therapy

Benefits And Perks

• Competitive pay ranges for a General Practice animal hospital using a Pay for Performance compensation system
• 401k retirement plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Mental health benefits
• Paid Time OffContinuing Education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet care benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement for Veterinary Technician school
• Professional development

Job Responsibilities

• 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, clerical tasks
• Take exceptional care of hospitalized/boarding patients (bathing, nail trims, feeding, walking, cleaning)
• Collect laboratory specimens from patients and prepare them for testing
• Assist veterinarians with patient examinations and procedures
• Treat every patient like they were your own
• Enter medical records in Practice Management software
• Give excellent client service and education