Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care & Team Support (Flexible)

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k match

PTO

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Scrub allowance

Training/e-training

Tuition assistance

Discounted veterinary care

Work/Life balance day off

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) at Haile Plantation Animal Clinic in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians with daily animal care, restraining during exams, cleaning, lab work, feeding, medicating, and walking patients. The role requires on-site presence and weekend availability.

The ideal candidate has prior client service and veterinary experience; good communication, multitasking ability, and teamwork are essential for patient care and client service.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service and veterinary experience required; surgical experience is a plus.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily animal care, restrain patients during exams and treatment, assist with cleaning and lab work, feed, medicate and walk patients.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilize tools, and ensure equipment is clean and functioning.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files, maintaining professionalism and patient safety.

Skills

Customer service

Veterinary experience

Surgical experience

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

American Veterinary Group (AVG) at Haile Plantation Animal Clinic in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians with daily animal care, restraining during exams, cleaning, lab work, feeding, medicating, and walking patients. The role requires on-site presence and weekend availability.

The ideal candidate has prior client service and veterinary experience; good communication, multitasking ability, and teamwork are essential for patient care and client service.