Veterinary Assistant — Trainable, Hands-On Clinic Support

Encore Vet Group; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, and life

CE allowance

Uniform allowance

Pet care discounts

PTO, floating holidays, parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Free virtual mental health for your 家庭

Job summary

Island Hammock Pet Hospital in Key Largo seeks a Veterinary Assistant to help keep exam rooms spotless, stock supplies, and support our veterinary team. This entry-level role trains the right person and offers day shifts with rotating weekends, full- or part-time options.

You’ll assist technicians and veterinarians with basic care, manage kennels and cleaning tasks, and learn how a busy hospital operates from experienced staff.

Qualifications

• No prior veterinary experience required; training provided.
• Comfortable with physical demands: lifting, bending, standing, and cleaning.
• Availability for 10-hour day shifts, with rotating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Spotless, disinfected exam rooms, kennels, and treatment areas.
• Supplies stocked and organized so the team has what it needs.
• Inventory tracked and flagged to prevent shortages.
• Hospitalized pets walked, fed, watered, and kept in clean kennels.
• Laundry, dishes, and daily housekeeping to keep the hospital running smoothly.
• Hands-on help for technicians and veterinarians with basic patient handling under supervision.

Skills

Physical stamina

Team player

Attention to detail

Willing to learn

Job description

Island Hammock Pet Hospital in Key Largo seeks a Veterinary Assistant to help keep exam rooms spotless, stock supplies, and support our veterinary team. This entry-level role trains the right person and offers day shifts with rotating weekends, full- or part-time options.

You’ll assist technicians and veterinarians with basic care, manage kennels and cleaning tasks, and learn how a busy hospital operates from experienced staff.