Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist
Vetcor•Pace, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
Pace Veterinary Clinic is hiring a Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist. This is a full-time position with a negotiable salary based on experience. The clinic offers four-day work weeks with no nights, weekends, or major holidays. Pace Veterinary Clinic is an AAHA-accredited, two-doctor small animal clinic in Pace, Florida, with a varied caseload including dentistry, surgery, and urgent care. They are looking for a candidate who wants to utilize their skills, continue learning, and be part of a supportive and positive team. The clinic emphasizes low-stress, Fear Free handling techniques and fosters a workplace where authenticity is encouraged and team members support each other.
Requirements
- Solid technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, and in-house laboratory procedures
- Proficiency with radiographs and basic imaging techniques
- Safe, effective patient handling and restraint, with a focus on low-stress or Fear Free techniques
- Clear, compassionate communication with clients and team members
- Concise, accurate documentation of patient records and client interactions
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Time management and organizational skills
- A team-first mindset: ready to ask for help, offer help, and jump in where needed
- Empathy for clients, coworkers, and yourself
- A commitment to continued learning and professional development
- A positive attitude, reliability, and a genuine passion for veterinary medicine
Responsibilities
- Triage patients and gather thorough histories, vitals, and assessments
- Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and procedures
- Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection
- Take high-quality radiographs and maintain imaging standards
- Run in-house lab work, including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, and fecals
- Support surgical and dental procedures, from patient prep through anesthesia monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
- Provide nursing and supportive care from intake through discharge, including TPRs, pain scoring, and wound care
- Use low-stress and Fear Free handling techniques to keep patients safe and comfortable
- Educate clients on patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care with compassion and clarity
- Document patient care and treatments accurately in the medical record
- Keep treatment and exam areas clean and stocked, and follow infection control protocols
- Collaborate with the team to keep the workflow efficient and the hospital culture positive
- Take part in ongoing training and growth opportunities
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Flexible scheduling that supports a healthy work-life balance
- Lunch breaks, on the regular
- AAHA-accredited care and high standards
- Focus on low-stress, Fear Free handling
- Supportive team with no egos and no drama
- Workplace where being yourself isn’t just allowed, it’s encouraged
- Celebrations for birthdays, milestones, and the little wins that matter
- Leaders who listen, value your ideas, and appreciate your contributions
- A team that truly appreciates each other, and believes that if you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
