Veterinary Technician Assistant

Barkera Corp.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Structured growth pathways

Positive team culture

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in Davie, FL is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to support the medical team. Responsibilities include assisting with patient handling, maintaining hospital cleanliness, and client support. The ideal candidate is compassionate, reliable, and eager to learn in a proactive veterinary environment. This position offers opportunities for career growth into advanced veterinary roles and a supportive team culture committed to animal care and education.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to lift and restrain animals safely.
• Desire to learn and grow in veterinary medicine.
• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or in an animal care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians during exams and treatments.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the hospital.
• Support patient check-in and discharge when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassion for animals

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Job description

Davie, Florida, United States | Posted on 02/27/2026

At Barkera™, we're driving a movement to elevate pet ownership througheducation, innovation, and industry-wide collaboration. Our mission is to bringunity to a fragmented pet industry by connecting trusted experts—fromveterinarians and trainers to breeders and shelters—to support pet owners withreliable knowledge and tools.

Please note: In addition to roles within Barkera™, we also recruit for opportunities withour trusted Partner Companies. These positions are managed by separate teams,but share our broader mission of making a positive impact to our world.

Job Description

Davie, Florida | Full-Time or Part-Time | In-Person Position

Our veterinary hospital in Davie, Florida is seeking a motivated and compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistant (Veterinary Assistant) to support our medical team in delivering high-quality care to dogs and cats.

We proudly serve pets and their families throughout Davie, Weston, Plantation, Fort Lauderdale, and surrounding Broward County communities. Our hospital is committed to high standards of veterinary medicine, preventative care, client education, and compassionate patient handling.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about animal care who wants to grow within a modern, education-driven veterinary hospital.

About Our Veterinary Hospital

We are an educational veterinary hospital focused on raising the standard of care in South Florida.

Our hospital

• Invests back into our community through education for both clients and team members
• Teaches a proactive approach to preventative pet care
• Integrates both Western and Eastern medicine to best serve our patients
• Supports Fear Free principles and compassionate handling
• Invests in structured learning pathways for team development and growth
• Cultivates a positive culture rooted in professionalism, accountability, and growth

We are building a team that believes veterinary medicine should be proactive, not just reactive.

Position Overview

The Veterinary Technician Assistant plays a key support role within the hospital. You will work closely with veterinarians and veterinary technicians to ensure smooth patient flow, proper restraint, hospital cleanliness, and excellent client support.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Wants to grow in the veterinary career
• Is passionate about animal health
• Has strong attention to detail
• Works well in a fast-paced environment
• Wants to grow into a Veterinary Technician role long-term

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Handling & Clinical Support
• Safely restrain dogs and cats using low-stress handling techniques
• Assist technicians during exams and treatments
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas
• Support sample collection procedures
• Monitor patients under supervision
• Assist with radiographs (X-rays) under technician guidance
• Help prepare surgical patients
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the hospital, exam rooms and treatment areas
• Clean and sterilize instruments
• Restock supplies and maintain organization
• Support inventory management
• Client Support
• Assist with patient check-in and discharge when needed
• Maintain professional and compassionate communication

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or in an animal care setting
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or animal clinic (not required)
• Fear Free awareness or certification (preferred but not required)

Required Qualifications

• Strong work ethic
• Reliability
• Ability to follow instructions precisely
• Physical ability to lift and restrain animals safely
• Desire to learn and grow in veterinary medicine

We value passion, reliability, and integrity above prior titles.

Schedule Options

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Flexible scheduling may be available
• Weekend availability may be required depending on hospital hours.

This position offers a structured pathway toward:

• Advanced Veterinary Assistant responsibilities
• Veterinary Technician training
• Specialty training in behavior, nutrition, grooming, surgery, dentistry, anesthesia support and more.
• Leadership growth within the hospital

What Makes Our Hospital Different?

Our veterinary hospital in Davie, Florida is unique because we:

• Focus on proactive and preventative care
• Invest in team education and professional development
• Integrate Western diagnostics with Eastern medicine approaches
• Support long-term career growth within veterinary medicine

We are building something sustainable and community-driven throughout Broward County.

Compensation is competitive within the Davie / Weston / Fort Lauderdale veterinary market and based on experience.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Structured growth pathways
• Positive and supportive team culture

Who Should Apply?

If you are searching for:

• Vet Tech Assistant positions in Broward County
• Entry-level jobs with growth into Veterinary careers

We encourage you to apply.

If you are dependable, eager to learn, and passionate about providing excellent care to dogs and cats, we would love to meet you.

Submit your resume and a brief introduction explaining your goals and why you want to grow in veterinary medicine.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Barkera Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.