Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health•Wellington, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Priority Pet Urgent Care is opening a state-of-the-art urgent care hospital in Palm Beach, Florida, in November 2026. The hospital is open Thursday through Monday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and provides urgent veterinary care for pets. The Veterinary Assistant supports clinical care and client service in a team-oriented setting. Training and continuing development opportunities are available through virtual and hands-on interactive programs.

Requirements

At least 1 year of veterinary assistant experience.
Ability to properly restrain pets.
Availability for evening and weekend shifts.
Compassionate, calm team player.
Ability to multitask.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Self-starter with a desire to advance knowledge and skills.
Ability to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and possible exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

Restrain animals and triage incoming patients.
Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
Perform diagnostic imaging.
Manage and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability.
Administer medications.
Communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.
Prepare for and assist with surgery.
Manage anesthesia.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, liability, life and supplemental insurance, an HSA, and an FSA.
401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
Paid bereavement program.
Paid parental leave program.
Competitive compensation and shift differential opportunities.
Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
Career development opportunities.
Referral bonus program for most positions.
Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.