Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospital•Aventura, FL

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About The Position

VCA Aventura Animal Hospital & Pet Resort, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team full-time! We are a busy, supportive, and collaborative hospital that thrives on delivering the highest standard of patient care. Schedule: Full-time (35-40 hours/week) with rotating weekends. Responsibilities Include: Our Veterinary Assistants support our veterinarians and technicians in all aspects of animal care by restraining our patients during physical exams, treatments, and procedures. They are an advocate of our patients to ensure they receive the proper care in a safe and comfortable manner.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in a veterinary, animal care, or pet boarding environment preferred
Comfortable with animal handling and restraint
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A positive attitude and a desire to grow within the veterinary field
High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Assisting veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
Safely restraining animals for exams and treatments
Taking vital signs and collecting patient histories
Administering medications (under supervision)
Cleaning and maintaining exam rooms, surgical suites, and equipment
Providing compassionate care and support to clients and patients
Maintaining accurate patient records and assisting with inventory
Supporting the hospital team in daily operations and patient flow

Benefits

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership Opportunities and Career Development Programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)
Referral bonuses
Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay
401(k) with corporate match
Pet care discounts (40-100%)
Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!
Plus so much more!
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!