Veterinary Assistant

Westlake Animal Hospital; Tarpon Springs (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Educational Assistance (AVMA)

Pet Discount

Teladoc access

Job summary

Westlake Animal Hospital in Tarpon Springs, FL is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a seven-doctor team dedicated to compassionate, individualized care. This AAHA-accredited facility emphasizes client education, preventative care, and high-quality medicine across departments.

You will assist with patient care, support the medical team, and help ensure a positive client experience while upholding rigorous standards of cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years hands-on veterinary assistant experience.
• Calm and efficient under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence with handling pets of all sizes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in lab, pharmacy, nursing and radiology is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Pet handling

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Veterinary skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ years veterinary assistant experience

Job description

When you join Westlake Animal Hospital, you are stepping into a legacy of quality care that has served Tarpon Springs since 1976. Our core mission is to satisfy and exceed the needs of clients and their pets by providing comprehensive services and emphasizing the human-animal bond. You will be joining an elite group: Westlake Animal Hospital is an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facility, recognized worldwide as the benchmark for exceptional veterinary care. This commitment to excellence is reflected in our outstanding 4.8-star Google rating. If you are seeking a place where you can immediately contribute to high-level medicine and genuinely grow your career, this is your opportunity.As a potential teammate, you will be joining a large, collaborative team of seven dedicated doctors focused on compassionate, individualized attention. The practice emphasizes client education and preventative care, meaning you will have the time necessary to build trusting relationships with pet owners. Because we are an AAHA accredited facility, our standards for patient care, cleanliness, and client service are rigorously monitored. You can confidently do your best work knowing that the hospital infrastructure fully supports high-quality medicine across all departments.Your practice here will be characterized by breadth and depth of medical services. We are a full-service veterinary clinic handling everything from routine wellness and prevention to advanced care. You will have daily exposure to complex cases, including surgical procedures, urgent care, testing and diagnostics. Our commitment to AAHA standards ensures that the exam facilities, patient care protocols, and emergency services are continually evaluated and optimized. If you are looking to advance your skillset in a supported environment where quality care is the absolute priority, Westlake Animal Hospital offers that opportunity.Westlake Animal Hospital is situated in beautiful Tarpon Springs, Florida. This location provides you with the unique opportunity to combine a rewarding professional career with a desirable Gulf Coast lifestyle. Tarpon Springs is famed for its rich culture and scenic beauty, giving you a perfect backdrop for life outside the hospital. You will find that joining our team allows you to plant roots in a supportive community that truly trusts and values its medical partners.

Job Description

Your Impact as a Veterinary Assistant

• Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of two years of hands on veterinary assistant experience is required.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.

Responsibilities and Benefits

How You’re Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

Competitive Compensation

• A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.
• We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.
• Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
• We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.
• Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.
• Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

Commitment to Growth

We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.

The Power of a Network

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com .

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact [e-mail] with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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