Senior Veterinary Assistant
american veterinary groupTallahassee, FL
Senior Veterinary Assistant
american veterinary groupTallahassee, FLSenior L5
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersVeterinary Technologists and TechniciansVeterinarians
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Senior Veterinary Assistant
Department: General Practice Hospitals
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Westwood Animal Hospital
Reporting To: Practice Manager
Description:
Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Senior Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Senior Veterinary Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills may include, but are not limited to, and are subject to state limitations: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, anesthesia monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Senior Veterinary Assistant's also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.
Ideal Candidate:
- Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
- Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
- Be compassionate/caring
- Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
- Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting
This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.
Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise
Prior Customer Service Experience
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Benefits:
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)401k Match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity LeaveOne (1) Work/Life Balance day off
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Supplemental insurance options
- Discounted Veterinary CareScrub allowance
- Hands-on and E-training
- Professional growth opportunities
- Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Tallahassee, FL
Occupation
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Industry
Veterinary Services
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