Veterinary Assistant - Part-Time

Rippling, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fear Free Certification

Branded scrubs

Pet care discounts

Swag for you and pet

Job summary

Petfolk in Jacksonville is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a tech-enabled care team. This weekend-only role supports wellness and sick-patient care, venipuncture, and dental/surgical assistance, partnering with pet parents to deliver exceptional experiences.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in veterinary clinical care, be tech-savvy, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with Fear Free practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on veterinary clinical care.
• Weekend availability (Saturday and Sunday).
• Comfort with venipuncture, surgical and dental support.
• Advocate for Fear Free, low-stress handling.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Tech-savvy and quick learner.

Responsibilities

• Support the care team in wellness and sick-patient care.
• Assist with venipuncture, surgical and dental procedures, and exams.
• Partner with pet parents to ensure exceptional experiences.
• Grow professionally in a tech-enabled environment.
• Collaborate in a team-first staffing model.

Skills

Venipuncture

Surgical assistance

Dental procedures

Fear Free handling

Team player

Job description

At Petfolk, we’re reshaping veterinary care by blending high-quality medicine with a welcoming, connected experience for pets, their families, and the professionals who care for them.

Petfolk Southside Petcare Center is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!!

Help Us Redefine the Future of Pet Care

At Petfolk, we’re on a mission to transform pet care by building a compassionate, innovative team right here in Jacksonville. We improve the health and happiness of pets, pet parents, and veterinary professionals by reshaping the entire care experience with smart technology, thoughtful design, and a deep commitment to empathy.

If you’re a Veterinary Assistant who is confident, friendly, and passionate about making a difference in animals’ lives, we want to connect with you.

Why Petfolk?

We combine beautifully designed physical and digital spaces with a collaborative care model that empowers our team and strengthens the human-animal bond. Using advanced technology and Fear Free practices, we create a low-stress, caring environment for pets and the people who love them.

Our Veterinary Assistant Benefits

• Free Fear Free Certification for all team members
• Branded Figs scrubs to look and feel your best
• Exclusive employee discounts on pet care services, food, and medication
• Fun swag for you and your pet to show your Petfolk pride

What You’ll Do as a Veterinary Assistant

• Support the care team in wellness and sick patient care
• Assist with venipuncture, surgical and dental procedures, and exams
• Partner closely with pet parents to ensure exceptional experiences
• Use your full skill set while growing professionally in a tech-enabled environment
• Work collaboratively in a team-first staffing approach tailored to your strengths

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in veterinary clinical care
• Saturday and Sunday availability; this is a weekend-only role
• Comfortable with venipuncture, surgical/dental assistance, and exams
• Advocate for Fear Free, force-free, low-stress handling techniques
• Tech-savvy, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team player
• Passionate about continual learning and professional growth
• Loves working with both pets and people