Veterinary Technician Assistant, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health • Estero, FL

1d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Veterinary Referral Center (FVRC) in Estero, FL is hiring Veterinary Assistants to join our Emergency team. This is an opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant who wants to build hands-on clinical skills, gain experience in emergency and specialty medicine, and grow within a supportive veterinary hospital. Our Veterinary Assistants work closely with Veterinary Technicians and the medical team to provide patient care, maintain a clean and organized hospital, assist with procedures, and support clients and their pets throughout their visit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with clients and veterinary team members
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty veterinary hospital
• Ability to learn new clinical skills, hospital procedures, and veterinary terminology
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to consistently walk, bend, stand, and reach during a minimum 8-hour workday
• Fine motor skills sufficient to operate hospital equipment including electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, and computers
• Compassionate approach to patients, clients, and fellow team members
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of veterinary medicine, including patient restraint, diagnostic imaging, surgical equipment, laboratory equipment, and laboratory procedures preferred
• Fluency in multiple languages is a plus

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain hospital areas, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, laundry, windows, trash removal, and bathrooms
• Keep hospital supplies stocked and organized
• Set up and maintain clean, sanitary, orderly, and odor-free kennels
• Feed and bathe patients and assist with general patient care
• Safely restrain patients and assist Veterinary Technicians with treatments and procedures
• Perform TPRs and administer medications as directed and with appropriate supervision
• Assist with restraint for radiographs, ultrasounds, and other diagnostic procedures
• Assist with cleaning and setting up surgical suites
• Support patient transport and movement throughout the hospital
• Assist clients with their pets when entering or leaving the hospital, including helping transport pets to client vehicles when needed
• Provide courteous and compassionate assistance to clients and their pets
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment
• Cross-train in front office and Client Care responsibilities as needed
• Learn and demonstrate continued progress and proficiency with FVRC Level Skills
• Develop knowledge of hospital policies, medication calculations, medication terminology, and common abbreviations
• Participate in training and skill development with support from the Nurse Supervisor and Veterinary Technician team
• Work collaboratively with Veterinary Technicians, veterinarians, Client Care, and other hospital team members

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program
• 100% hospital-paid Penn Foster scholarship opportunities
• Additional benefits may be available based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED