Veterinary Assistant - Part-Time

Rippling, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Fear Free Certification

Branded Figs scrubs

Exclusive employee discounts on pet...

Job summary

Petfolk Southside Petcare Center in Jacksonville is seeking a Veterinary Assistant who is confident, friendly, and passionate about animal care. You’ll support the care team in wellness and sick patient care, venipuncture, and dental and surgical procedures, helping create a low-stress, Fear Free environment.

Join a tech-enabled team focused on empathy, exceptional client experiences, and professional growth. Weekend availability is required for this weekend-only role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in veterinary clinical care.
• Saturday and Sunday availability; 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Veterinary clinical care

Communication skills

Team player

Tech-savvy

Adaptable

Professional growth

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