Veterinary Assistant: Anesthesia, Diagnostics & Care

My Pet's Animal Hospital; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

My Pet's Animal Hospital in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide anesthesia monitoring, nursing care, and client education within a fast-paced, collaborative hospital. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care and teamwork to support daily operations and wellness services.

Responsibilities include medical record management, patient histories, vital signs, administering medications, and assisting doctors during exams and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Open to training for the right candidate.
• Must be able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Check patient medical records and enter into computer system.
• Take medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintain client educational materials.
• Process and log prescription refills in-house; coordinate with pharmacies.
• Monitor hospital patients and log vital signs.
• Administer medications as needed.
• Place catheters and perform blood draws.
• Assist doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–2 years related experience

Tools

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

My Pet's Animal Hospital in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide anesthesia monitoring, nursing care, and client education within a fast-paced, collaborative hospital. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care and teamwork to support daily operations and wellness services.

Responsibilities include medical record management, patient histories, vital signs, administering medications, and assisting doctors during exams and procedures.