Medical Oncology Veterinary Assistant

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Small Animal Hospital is recruiting a veterinary assistant for the Medical Oncology service. We are seeking an assistant who is passionate about the opportunities the oncology specialty can provide in prolonging the lives of their patients who have been diagnosed with cancer, while extending compassion and empathy to their patients and loved ones. The veterinary assistant works with veterinarians and technicians to provide patient care and administrative support. The assistant will be responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the service treatment areas as well as providing basic patient care and husbandry under the direction of technicians and doctors. An individual in this position must possess excellent communication skills and be proactive in determining the needs of the hospital. A successful applicant should enjoy learning new things and can quickly adapt to a changing environment. They need to possess a good base knowledge of veterinary medicine and express a positive attitude in their daily work. The individual must be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate critical thinking and professionalism.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Good base knowledge of veterinary medicine
Excellent communication skills
Proactive in determining the needs of the hospital
Ability to enjoy learning new things and adapt quickly to a changing environment
Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrate critical thinking and professionalism