Veterinary Assistant – Impactful Care & Growth

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 2,204,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Brickell Animal Hospital in Miami is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant. You will assist with exams, prepare patients for procedures, and work with veterinarians and technicians to keep the hospital running smoothly.

The role offers a full-time schedule (4 days on, 3 days off) with one Saturday or Sunday rotation, plus opportunities for professional growth and education through VCA programs and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Monitors hospitalized patients and reports vital signs to the veterinary team.
• Hands-on approach to pharmacy support, treatments, procedures, and diagnostics.
• Prepares treatment areas, exam rooms, and surgical suites in a sterile environment.
• Supports patient husbandry for hospitalized patients including feeding and cleaning.
• Assists with laboratory procedures and basic diagnostic testing.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient status and communicates changes to the team.
• Prepare and maintain treatment areas and surgical spaces.
• Assist with exams, procedures, and diagnostics alongside veterinarians.
• Administer medications and maintain patient records.
• Support client communication around intake and discharge.

Skills

Monitor hospitalized patients

Pharmacy support

Treatment area prep

Patient/husbandry care

Labs & diagnostics assistance

Medication administration

Client communication

Team collaboration

Calm and adaptable

Job description

VCA Brickell Animal Hospital in Miami is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant. You will assist with exams, prepare patients for procedures, and work with veterinarians and technicians to keep the hospital running smoothly.

The role offers a full-time schedule (4 days on, 3 days off) with one Saturday or Sunday rotation, plus opportunities for professional growth and education through VCA programs and generous benefits.