Veterinary Assistant jobs in Clearwater, FL

At Largo Veterinary Hospital, teamwork is essential to our culture. We are a single-doctor practice treating only canine and feline patients, seeking to enhance our team with a full or part time addition of a Veterinary Assistant. We pride ourselves in employee retention, and longevity. We seek to provide growth for all staff members and operate as a unit to offer the best service to the community. If you are seeking long-term employment with a team oriented staff then we are the hospital for you!

JOB SUMMARY:

At Largo Veterinary Hospital, we take extreme pride in the thoughtful and personalized service we offer to every patient and their owner. The main function of the veterinary assistant is routine restraint, patient husbandry, on-site cleanliness, and minor maintenance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide compassionate care to the animals staying with us.

2. Walk all dogs in the hospital three times per day.

3. Feed and water animals according to doctor directive.

4. Administer medications to those animals that require medications during the day record medication instructions on the boarding form.

5. Cleans and disinfects cages, runs as needed using hoses and spray bottles of disinfectant. Uses a squeegee to remove excess water.

6. Picks up soiled bedding and moves it to laundry area and places clean bedding in with animals daily.

7. Cleans and disinfects all food and water bowls.

8. Cleans cat litter boxes.

9. Records and labels all belongings.

10. Walks through the kennel areas checking each animal individually for any abnormal activity such as vomiting, diarrhea, or blood in the cage or run. Reports all abnormal activity to doctor and/or technicians and makes a note on the board so the animal can be examined.

11. Prepare animals for discharge, for example bathing or brushing.

12. Recognizes emergency situations, enlisting the aid of doctor and technicians.

13. Restrains animals as needed.

14. Assists doctor, technicians and receptionists in all duties of the hospital.

15. Provides friendly interaction with clients and animals. Ensures customer satisfaction.

16. General policing of yard for trash and fecal material.

17. Operates washer and dryer to clean kennel bedding and hospital laundry.

18. Keeps hospital bedding organized.

19. Keep kennel, bathing area, kitchen, and bathrooms clean ie: walls, floors, drains, dishes, cages.

20. Maintains cleanliness of entire hospital.

21. Nightly: empty all trashcans. Take trash out to dumpster. Break down boxes and take to recycling dumpster. 22. Vacuum entire hospital and mop floors by moving all objects on the floors.

23. Nightly stocking of all areas according to checklists.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Employees must be responsible to work the schedule they are assigned.

• All employees must be able to read, write legibly, have computer skills and communicate clearly both in person and on the telephone.

Employees must have good oral and written communication skills including the ability to listen, talk, write, type, and otherwise communicate with professionalism and tact. Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation are expected.

• Basic computer literacy including the ability to type on a computer keyboard, use a computer mouse, and view information on a computer screen is required.

• Employees must have the physical strength and ability to lift and carry a pet or other object weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Must be able to assist in lifting patients or other objects weighing more than 50 pounds.

• Must be able to work energetically for the entire assigned shift, sometimes exceeding 9 – 10 hours per day. The shift does not end until all duties are completed for the day or until a doctor or other supervisor dismisses the staff. Physical exertion will include repetitive standing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting, and lifting. Must be able to grasp, hold, and manipulate objects varying from small and fine to large and heavy with both hands.

• Must physically hold and restrain pets who may struggle, scratch, or try to bite. This requires the emotional ability to remain calm and compassionate with animals who are reacting to fear and/or pain and the physical strength, dexterity, and reflexes to keep the pet, themselves, and other doctors or staff safe.

• Must be able to view physical symptoms or medical problems, read medical instruments, and follow handwritten instructions.

• Knowledge of basic veterinary nomenclature, vaccination schedule, and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent education is required.

Preferred Requirements:

• 1-2 years experience in a veterinary practice

• Credentialed certified veterinary assistant, or equivalent credentials

• IntraVet or Markethound experience

Benefits (for full-time employees only):

• Health/Vision/Dental plans subject to payroll deductions

• Employee pet discount

• Paid-time off accrual up to 80-120 hours annually

• Long term disability

• Paid holidays/birthday

Largo Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA accredited, certified drug free workplace. All candidates are required to pass a pre-hire urine drug screening prior to employment.

Largo Veterinary Hospital is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm, and Saturdays from 7:30am to 12:00pm. We may seek Thursday operational hours in the near future; the ideal candidate has a flexible schedule.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Largo, FL 33771 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person