Veterinary Assistant-PT

Medical Management International, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 20,925 - 26,739; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Continuing Education Allowance

Exclusive Discounts on products and services

Job summary

VCA Inc. in Tampa, Florida is hiring a dedicated veterinary assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in providing high-quality care for pets.

The role includes maintaining a clean and safe environment, educating clients about wellness plans, and assisting in surgeries as needed. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a customer-focused attitude. Competitive hourly pay of $15.19 to $19.41 based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients.
• Experience in pet care and veterinary settings.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians in providing pet care.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within treatment areas.
• Educate clients on pet health and wellness plans.
• Monitor hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Customer Focus

Listening

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize the veterinarian's and veterinary technician’s productivity.
• Communicate with veterinarian, veterinary technicians and all other associates to maintain the flow of patients.
• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. This includes performing or preparing procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed in the state practice acts.
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services and other issues.
• Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts.
• Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
• Assist with surgery as applicable.
• Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.
• Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Leadership: Action Oriented, Customer Focus, Listening, Peer Relationships, Personal Learning.
• Functional: Ensure medical quality, Effective communication.

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $15.19 - $19.41 Hourly. The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area, with the specific rate determined based on the candidate’s experience, skill level, and education, and may vary depending on location or applicable minimum wage laws.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth) with company match.
• Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs).
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources, including free coaching and counseling sessions.
• Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) and optional supplemental life insurance.
• Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid Parental Leave for birth and adoption.
• Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions).
• Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources.
• Fertility and Family Building Support.
• Digital Exercise Therapy.
• Voluntary Protection Benefits.
• Legal Plan.
• Identity Protection.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets.
• Exclusive Discounts on products and services.
• Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full-time (FT) Associates are eligible for all benefit programs (Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only); Part-time Associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk (*).