Veterinary Assistant Experienced.

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.

Orange Park (FL)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 34,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k)
Continuing Education funds
Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER TRAIN.
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Job summary

All Animal Hospital of Orange Park is a full-service veterinary clinic in Orange Park, FL, providing compassionate care since 1980. We seek a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians with anesthesia, exams, labs, nursing care, and client education in a busy hospital environment.

Schedule: full-time with weekend rotation. Compensation: $18.00–$25.00 per hour, based on skill and experience. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k), CE funds, and paid time off.

Qualifications

  • Experience as Veterinary Assistant or CVT.
  • Ability to assist with anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
  • Strong client communication and education skills.

Responsibilities

  • Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
  • Collecting patient histories and assisting with physical exams.
  • Venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
  • Laboratory sample collection and processing.
  • IV, IM, and Subcutaneous medication administration.
  • Client education and counseling.
  • Working collaboratively with veterinarians and all hospital departments.
  • Providing compassionate, high-quality nursing care to all patients.

Skills

Animal handling
Anesthesia support
Client education
Team collaboration

Education

Credentialed Vet Tech

Job description

Why Join the VCA All Animal Family?

All Animal Hospital has been providing skilled veterinary care in a warm, friendly atmosphere for family pets in Orange Park since 1980. Our full-service clinic offers:

  • General pet wellness care
  • Veterinary surgery
  • Advanced diagnostics
  • Preventive medicine and client education

We are AAHA-accredited, demonstrating the highest level of veterinary medical care and client service. We are proud of our strong reputation and strive to exceed expectations every day.

Veterinary Assistant Duties
  • Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Collecting patient histories and assisting with physical exams
  • Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
  • Laboratory sample collection and processing
  • IV, IM, and Subcutaneous medication administration
  • Client education and counseling
  • Working collaboratively with veterinarians and all hospital departments
  • Providing compassionate, high-quality nursing care to all patients

Schedule: Full time, weekend rotation required. Flexible scheduling available

Compensation $18.00 - $25.00 / hour based on skill set, and experience

What Makes All Animal Hospital of Orange Park Unique?

Our leadership team is compassionate, supportive, and deeply invested in your success. We truly care about the health and well-being of our team and maintain a strong culture of appreciation and connection.

VCA Benefits & Perks
  • Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
  • Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
  • Discounts on Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
  • Growth & leadership development opportunities
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Career development programs
  • Veterinary Technician education tuition support & scholarships
  • $750 Continuing Education funds for credentialed associates
  • Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
  • Generous hospital and product discounts
  • Employer-paid life, short-term & long-term disability insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Free mental health resources & wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
  • Referral bonuses
  • Infertility benefits
  • Competitive wages
  • Free access to Plumb's, VetFolio, and additional education platforms
Why You Should Consider Us

This role is ideal for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Credentialed Technician-but we are also excited to support someone early in their career who is eager to grow and develop their technical skills in a hospital that offers broad learning opportunities.

  • Positive, motivated, and team-oriented
  • Open to feedback, growth, and collaboration
  • Engaged, adaptable, and goal-driven
  • Willing to multi-task and rise to challenges in a fast-paced environment

Our team meets frequently, and your ideas and input are encouraged. We work hard to protect our culture and are committed to hiring associates who will contribute positively to our supportive, respectful workplace.

Location: 760 Blanding Blvd Orange Park, FL 32065

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

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