Veterinary Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in a veterinary clinic or animal care setting required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout shifts
• Ability to lift and restrain animals up to 50 lbs
• Manual dexterity for clinical and surgical tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting with competing priorities
• Comfortable working in a veterinary environment with animal dander and allergens, cleaning agents and disinfectants, and medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in general practice or high-volume veterinary environment is a plus
• Strong interest in veterinary medicine and patient care
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Willingness to learn and grow technical skills
• Strong communication and reliability
• Experience with surgery or anesthesia support
• Exposure to exotic or mixed animal species
• Veterinary Assistant certification or formal training

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient restraint and handling
• Support patient exams and treatments
• Monitor patients during recovery and hospitalization
• Provide comfort and low-stress handling for patients
• Respond to patient needs under direction of medical team
• Prepare surgical suites using sterile technique
• Assist with patient positioning and surgical setup
• Support anesthesia monitoring under technician supervision
• Assist with post-operative recovery and patient care
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of surgical areas
• Assist with sample collection (blood, urine, fecal)
• Support in-house laboratory testing and sample processing
• Assist with radiographs and imaging procedures
• Help maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Assist in handling and restraint of small mammals and select exotic species
• Support patient care across a variety of species
• Learn species-specific handling and husbandry techniques
• Provide compassionate client interaction and support
• Assist with discharge instructions and basic education
• Help maintain smooth hospital flow and organization
• Ensure cleanliness of exam rooms and treatment areas

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Life and disability coverage options
• Continuing Education and training opportunities
• Career advancement within Innovetive Petcare network
• Exposure to surgery, anesthesia, diagnostics, and exotic medicine
• Pathways to grow into Veterinary Technician roles over time
• HeadStart Student Loan Repayment Program (for eligible CVTs advancing their careers)
• Licensure support and renewal assistance (for eligible credentialed staff)
• Ongoing professional development opportunities across multiple hospitals and specialties
• Employee pet care discounts
• Supportive, team-focused hospital culture
• Opportunity to live and work near Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches