Top 38 Veterinary assistant Jobs in Parrish Fl

Veterinary Assistant - Animal Care Specialist I
Manatee County, FL —Bradenton, FL
- $18.40 - $27.60 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Military encouraged
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Veterinary Assistant
Southeast Animal Clinic —Bradenton, FL
- From $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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4d
Veterinary Assistant
Chewy Vet Care —Parrish, FL
- Weekends as needed
- Inventory management
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Veterinary Assistant
Bay Road Animal Hospital —Sarasota, FL
- $15 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Assistant
Dr. Nina's Animal Hospital (Sarasota) —Sarasota, FL
- $17 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Assistant - Part Time
Petfolk —Sun City Center, FL
- Part-time
- Blood sampling
- Clinic experience
- Mid-level
- Employee discount
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2d
Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician
NewDay Veterinary Care —Apollo Beach, FL
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Patient care
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Assistant/Technician
South Tampa Vet Care —Tampa, FL
- $15 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Patient care
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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4d
Veterinary Assistant
GoodVets —Lithia, FL
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Blood sampling
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - St. Petersburg, FL
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) —Saint Petersburg, FL
- Weekends as needed
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- Outpatient experience
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
6d
Kennel Technician
Ranch Animal Hospital —Bradenton, FL
- $16.50 - $18.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Patient care
- Military encouraged
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Technician Assistant, Emergency
Ethos Veterinary Health —Bradenton, FL
- $18 - $25 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Patient monitoring
- English
- Mid-level
- Continuing education credits
- Health savings account
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Kennel Technician
Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch —Bradenton, FL
- From $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Military encouraged
- 1 year
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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3d
Veterinary Assistant
Southgate Animal Hospital —Sarasota, FL
- Weekends as needed
- Operating room
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Veterinary Assistant
Petfolk —Sun City Center, FL
- Full-time
- Blood sampling
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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2d
Daytime Kennel Tech.
Donte's Den Foundation —Myakka City, FL
- From $15 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- On-the-job training
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Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Fort Myers, FL
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) —Sarasota, FL
- Medication administration
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Parental leave
Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant
UrgentVet - Lakewood Ranch —Bradenton, FL
- Weekends as needed
- Patient monitoring
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Veterinary Assistant
Pasadena Veterinary Hospital & Laser Center —Saint Petersburg, FL
- From $14 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Cleaning
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13d
Veterinary Assistant
Bayshore Animal Hospital & Avian Practice —Saint Petersburg, FL
- $16 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Assistant - Animal Care Specialist I

Manatee County, FL -
Bradenton, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$18.40 - $27.60 an hour

Benefits

457(b)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Military leave
Paid time off
Pension plan
Employee assistance program
Free massages
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Loan forgiveness
Bereavement leave
Life insurance
Prescription drug insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Customer communication
High school diploma or GED
Desktop applications

Full Job Description

General Information

Work Location: Manatee County Animal Welfare Bishop 5718 21st Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209
Work Hours: There are not exact dates but it will be 4 x10 hour shifts, with some holiday and weekend coverage

Expected Starting Hourly Range: $18.40 - $23.00

Plays a direct role in achieving Manatee County’s no-kill mission and goal by providing hands-on care for animals in the shelter, working with internal departments to find those animals homes wherever possible, and serving as ambassadors for county residents, volunteers, and adopters who visit the shelter. Contributes to the health, wellbeing, and general care of dogs and cats. Plays a unique role as the direct day-to-day connector between the animals in our care and our residents.

Working Conditions
Primarily animal shelter or outdoor field environment. Regularly performs moderately strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions, including rain, extreme heat and humidity, and long exposure to sunlight. Daily exposure to dogs, cats, and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status. High noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting and carrying equipment up to 50 pounds alone and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Periodically required to drive county vehicles as part of the duties of the job. Able to climb and descend equipment and ladders. Able to bend, stoop, crawl, and reach. Position requires visual acuity and depth perception, as well as ability to hear and identify sounds. Periodic high stress situations that may involve angry or frustrated citizens. Regularly required to work other than normal business hours including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Job Description

Area of Assignment: Veterinary Assistant
The Veterinary Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the veterinary care provided to animals within the shelter environment. Working closely with veterinarians, veterinary technicians and shelter staff, the Veterinary Assistant ensures the well-being and health of animals under the shelter's care. The role involves conducting daily health checks on incoming animals and closely monitoring their health and behavior while in the shelter. It includes identifying and reporting signs of illness or distress to the veterinary team and assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians during medical procedures, surgeries and examinations. Responsibilities also include preparing surgical suite, handling and restraining animals safely, administering medications, and maintaining accurate health records. The position requires administering vaccinations, tracking vaccination schedules, providing post-surgery care, and other duties related to the medical department. Ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of animal areas and collaborating with shelter staff to enhance the animals' well-being and adoptability are also essential duties.

Essential Functions
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Assists with all aspects of the adoption process. Provide excellent customer service to visitors, volunteers, and adopters.

Positively interacts with volunteers and promotes a team environment.

Greets visitors to the shelter, answers questions, and assists visitors with their needs.

Delivers excellent, non-judgmental customer service to all visitors, adopters, fosters, and transfer partners in a friendly, informative and professional manner.

Provides basic and routine care for animals per department guidelines, including feeding, watering, and light grooming.

Supports animals with medical issues, which may include zoonotic disease, by medicating, treating, preparing special diets, observing and reporting, and assisting in the maintenance of required records.

Provides socialization, enrichment, and exercise for animals as directed. These activities include but are not limited to dog walking, training and playgroup.

Identifies behavioral issues and shares observations with team members and leaders. Follows behavior or training plans developed for specific animals.

Assist Foster Coordinator with foster appointments, supplies, return surveys and inputting information to the database.

Cleans work areas and preserves physical appearance of buildings and grounds, including scooping, raking, sweeping, mopping, and trash removal. Notes maintenance or repairs needed and reports per protocol.

Follows policies, procedures, and task lists for daily lifesaving outcome assignments, including accurate and timely communications, work completion, data entry, and recordkeeping.

Strictly adheres to established safety procedures to protect self, co-workers, and the general public.

Attends job-specific training classes as assigned by supervisor; this includes but is not limited to Defensive Dog Handling and Dogs Playing for Life.

Support Front Desk function processing adoptions, licenses, money handling and provide good customer service.

Respond to customer service in box and provide information about services provided by the facility.

Take lost & found reports and follow-up when a match has been found.

Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law. including work in the Emergency Operations Center and pet friendly shelters.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Six (6) months' work of veterinary experience with an animal shelter or similar organization required for Intake Coordinator and Vet Assistant positions.

Previous customer service experience desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong desire to work with animals.

Able to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and complete tasks within assigned timeframes. Able to resolve routine situations and problems.

Basic knowledge and understanding of open adoption processes.

Ability to work with, leash, kennel, walk, and handle dogs, including those with health and/or behavior conditions/concerns including shyness, fearfulness, and aggression; basic ability to identify and speak to medical and behavioral characteristics of dogs.

Basic knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance necessary to successfully perform job duties.

Basic knowledge and understanding of computer applications and software programs required to perform job duties.

Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to be able to interact professionally and effectively with co-workers, management, adopters, volunteers, and other stakeholders.

Able to engage professionally during challenging conversations and accurately educate the public.

Capable of working under close supervision.

Veterans Preference

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.

EEO/ADA Statement

Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 941-748-4501 x 3865.

Drug-Free Workplace

Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

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