Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Compassion, Hands-On Care

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid parental leave

Continuing Education funds

Education platform access

Discounts on hospital products

Job summary

VCA All Animal Hospital of Orange Park is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our General Practice team full time. We are a committed, collaborative hospital focused on progressive medicine with compassion. Our AAHA-accredited clinic offers general wellness, surgery, advanced diagnostics, and preventive care.

Schedule: Full time with weekend rotation; flexible scheduling available. Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour based on skill set and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as Veterinary Assistant or Credentialed Technician welcomed; strong teamwork and client communication helpful.

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.

Job description

VCA All Animal Hospital of Orange Park is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our General Practice team full time. We are a committed, collaborative hospital focused on progressive medicine with compassion. Our AAHA-accredited clinic offers general wellness, surgery, advanced diagnostics, and preventive care.

Schedule: Full time with weekend rotation; flexible scheduling available. Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour based on skill set and experience.