Small Animal Surgery Veterinary Assistant
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.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proactive in determining the needs of the service.
- Ability to learn new things quickly.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
- Good base knowledge of veterinary medicine.
- Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrating critical thinking and professionalism.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for an extended period of time.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with veterinary patient care.
- Certified Veterinary Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic patient care and husbandry for patients with 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.
- Stock, clean, and organize supplies and areas.
- Assist with client communication as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Promotional opportunities to a level II title may be available when appropriate certifications are achieved.
- Eligible for transition into a TEAMS (staff) salary plan.
- Veteran's preference is eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
