Veterinary Assistant - Grow in a Busy, Team-Driven Clinic

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Palm Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Evening Pet Hospital & Surgical Center in Holiday, FL is seeking a Veterinary Assistant who is compassionate, dependable, and eager to grow their skills in a fast-paced veterinary environment. You’ll work alongside veterinarians and technicians to deliver excellent patient care and support various clinical areas.

You’ll assist with appointments, treatments, laboratory tasks, and nursing care, while maintaining a clean, organized hospital and providing client education as directed.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians and technicians with appointments, treatments, procedures, and patient care.
• Obtaining patient histories, weights, temperatures, and other basic information.
• Safely handling and restraining dogs and cats during examinations and procedures.
• Preparing exam rooms, treatment areas, and patients for appointments and procedures.
• Assisting with laboratory sample collection and processing.
• Supporting surgery and dental teams as trained.
• Monitoring hospitalized and recovering patients.
• Assisting with patient treatments, medications, and nursing care under the direction of the medical team.
• Cleaning, stocking, and maintaining exam and treatment areas.
• Helping with patient discharges and client education as directed by the medical team.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Team player

Excellent communication

Organized

Willing to learn

Calm under pressure

Job description

Day & Evening Pet Hospital & Surgical Center in Holiday, FL is seeking a Veterinary Assistant who is compassionate, dependable, and eager to grow their skills in a fast-paced veterinary environment. You’ll work alongside veterinarians and technicians to deliver excellent patient care and support various clinical areas.

You’ll assist with appointments, treatments, laboratory tasks, and nursing care, while maintaining a clean, organized hospital and providing client education as directed.