Part-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant

Part-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant

Our hospital is seeking a Part-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 will include, but are not limited to, venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Senior Veterinary Assistants 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
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• 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.

Benefits

• 401k Match
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities

About Town & Country Veterinarians

Town & Country Veterinarians has been proudly serving the Gainesville, Florida area for over 30 years. As an AAHA-accredited, multi-doctor practice, we provide personalized care using modern equipment such as digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, electronic medical records, and a therapeutic laser. Our surgical suite offers beautiful views of palm trees here in Florida and we also have an upstairs doctor's office, CE education room, and second story balcony where our staff enjoy their breaks and lunches. Our clients enjoy luxury boarding services for companion and exotic animals. We are committed to offering the highest standard of care to every patient from small animals to exotics, pocket pets, reptiles, birds/avian, and more!