Veterinary Assistant - Sky Lake Animal Hospital

Suveto; Miami (FL); Sur place; USD 20 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401K with match

VSOP stock ownership

Pet care discounts

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Résumé du poste

Sky Lake Veterinary Hospital in Miami, FL is seeking an experienced full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will support veterinarians and technicians in a fast-paced animal-care environment while delivering compassionate client service.

The ideal candidate loves animals, communicates clearly, and works well under pressure. This on-site role offers competitive pay and benefits within the Suveto network.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary hospital preferred.
• Basic animal care knowledge required.
• Ability to restrain animals safely and effectively.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Prepare exam rooms and assist during appointments.
• Take client histories and record observations.
• Educate clients on preventative care and follow-up.
• Notify staff of patient or client concerns as needed.
• Perform venipuncture and in-house lab tests; prepare outside-lab forms.
• Provide nursing care and monitor patients as directed by veterinarians.
• Admit and discharge patients following protocols; educate clients.
• Restock areas and maintain clean, organized spaces.
• Operate practice software for medications, prints, labels, and records.

Connaissances

Veterinary experience

Communication skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Practice management software

Description du poste

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

Description

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

Our employment package includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%. In addition, all full‑time hospital team members receive 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.