Veterinary Assistant - Sky Lake Animal Hospital

Suveto; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Pet care discounts

401K with a true match up to 4%

VSOP® grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARYStock

Job summary

Sky Lake Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network, is seeking an experienced full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team in the Miami, FL area. The ideal candidate loves animals, has strong communication skills, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The role supports veterinarians and technicians with patient care, client service, and daily hospital operations. Compensation is $18.00 per hour with benefits and opportunities for growth within Suveto’s network.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and restrain animals safely.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist veterinarians in appointments.
• Take client histories and record observations in medical records.
• Educate clients on preventive care and follow-up.
• Perform venipuncture, in-house lab tests and prepare forms for outside labs.
• Provide nursing care, administer medications, and monitor patients.
• Admit/discharge patients and educate clients on procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness, stock exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Utilize practice software for dispensing medications and labeling.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Compassionate nature

Willingness to learn

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Practice software

Job description

Sky Lake Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is looking for an experienced full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our Team! We are proud to serve the Miami, FL area for everything pet related.

At Sky Lake Veterinary Hospital, our singular goal is to provide compassionate medicine of the highest quality. We believe every patient is special and unique, deserving of individualized medical care. Communication, honesty and respect are the cornerstones of supporting the human-pet bond.

Full time; $18.00 per hour

Our Veterinary Assistants provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed in various areas of the hospital; provide professional and efficient client service. This is a dynamic position that requires flexibility, compassion, and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for animals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow-up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
• Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or similar setting is preferred.
• High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from veterinarians and senior staff members.
• Compassionate nature and genuine love for animals.

Benefits

• paid time off
• paid holidays
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• pet care discounts
• 401K with a true match up to 4%
• VSOP® grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members
• VSOP® is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization

Sky Lake Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.