Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Ruskin Animal Hospital.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Discounted pet care

Continuing education opportunities

Scrub allowance after one year

Career growth

Job summary

Ruskin Animal Hospital in Ruskin, FL, seeks a compassionate Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist to join our team. This role combines hands-on animal care with guest service in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment.

You will assist veterinarians, handle pets safely, keep the hospital tidy, monitor hospitalized patients, and help with boarding and receptionist tasks. Opportunities to advance and ongoing CE are available.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and motivated Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams and treatments.
• Provide gentle handling of pets.
• Maintain a clean hospital and kennel area.
• Monitor hospitalized patients.
• Prepare treatment areas and equipment.
• Deliver excellent customer service to clients.
• Cross-train in boarding and receptionist duties.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Front desk support

Communication skills

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist at Ruskin Animal Hospital in Ruskin, FL!

Are you passionate about animal care and eager to grow your career in the veterinary field? At Ruskin Animal Hospital , we believe in helping our team members achieve their full potential. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step, we provide the support and opportunities to help you succeed.

About the Role

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who wants to work hands-on with animals and develop their skills in a supportive, positive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians with exams, treatments, and outpatient care.
• Providing gentle and safe handling of pets.
• Maintaining a clean and organized hospital and kennel area.
• Monitoring and caring for hospitalized pets.
• Preparing treatment areas and equipment.
• Providing excellent customer service to clients
• Cross training in boarding and receptionist positions

Why Join Our Team?

At Ruskin Animal Hospital, we’re not just a workplace – we’re a family. We’re dedicated to fostering growth and providing opportunities for our team members. For Veterinary Assistants, we offer the chance to grow into a Veterinary Technician role .

• Competitive Pay : Starting at $16-$18/hour , based on experience.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Discounted pet care.
• Continuing education opportunities to support your career growth.
• Scrub allowance after one year.
• Opportunities to advance your skills and career within the hospital.
• A close-knit, positive, and supportive team environment.

What Makes Us Unique

• Exposure to a wide range of cases and learning opportunities alongside multiple veterinarians.
• State-of-the-art facilities, including a beautiful boarding center and a specialized feline thyroid treatment center (I-131 treatments).
• A culture focused on teamwork, professional growth, and excellent patient care.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.