Veterinary Assistant - Growth, CE Allowance, PTO

John Young Parkway Animal Hospital; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Background Check Eligibility

Job summary

John Young Parkway Animal Hospital in Orlando, FL is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our 3-doctor progressive clinic. Responsibilities include restraining pets, triaging patients, collecting lab samples, and assisting with diagnostics, surgeries, and anesthesia, while providing clear treatment plans to clients.

Qualifications include at least 1 year of experience, strong communication, and the ability to restrain animals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a veterinary assistant preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker and strong communicator.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs; anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• Self-starter with desire to advance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets as needed and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; maintain accurate records.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and assist with procedures.
• Support medical and hospitalized cases with nursing care.
• Administer medications and communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Assist with surgical preparation and anesthesia management.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Compassionate

Team Player

Pet Restraint

Lab & Radiographs

Anesthesia Monitoring

Self-motivated

Job description

John Young Parkway Animal Hospital in Orlando, FL is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our 3-doctor progressive clinic. Responsibilities include restraining pets, triaging patients, collecting lab samples, and assisting with diagnostics, surgeries, and anesthesia, while providing clear treatment plans to clients.

Qualifications include at least 1 year of experience, strong communication, and the ability to restrain animals.