Small Animal Surgery Veterinary Assistant

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Small Animal Surgery Veterinary Assistant at the University of Florida works with veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide basic patient care and husbandry for patients being seen for orthopedic and soft tissue surgical issues. A typical day includes assisting with examinations, monitoring sedated patients, transporting animals to other areas of the hospital, coordinating with the patient care team to efficiently handle cases, stocking, cleaning, organizing, and assisting with client communication as needed. The ideal candidate has experience with veterinary patient care and is proactive and excited to learn. An individual in this position must possess excellent communication skills and be proactive in determining the needs of the service. They should enjoy learning new things and can quickly adapt to a changing environment. They should possess a good base knowledge of veterinary medicine and maintain a positive attitude in their daily work. They must be able to communicate effectively, demonstrating critical thinking and professionalism.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Be proactive in determining the needs of the service
• Enjoy learning new things and can quickly adapt to a changing environment
• Possess a good base knowledge of veterinary medicine
• Maintain a positive attitude in daily work
• Be able to communicate effectively, demonstrating critical thinking and professionalism

Nice To Haves

• Certified Veterinary Assistant
• Experience with veterinary patient care

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and husbandry for patients being seen for orthopedic and soft tissue surgical issues
• Assist with examinations
• Monitor sedated patients
• Transport animals to other areas of the hospital
• Coordinate with the patient care team to efficiently handle cases
• Stocking
• Cleaning
• Organizing
• Assist with client communication as needed

Benefits

• Limited benefits
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Promotional opportunities to a level II title (when appropriate certifications are achieved)
• Eligibility for transition into a TEAMS (staff) salary plan
• Veteran’s preference eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees