Veterinary Technician Assistant, Emergency

Veterinary Assistant, Emergency |$16 - $20/hr, based on experience

Florida Veterinary Referral Center | Estero, FL

Full-Time | Day, Swing, and Weekend opportunities available based on hospital needs

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.

• $16 - $20/hr, based on experience

• Differential pay available for overnight and weekend shifts

• 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

• Full-Time

• Day, Swing, and Weekend opportunities available based on hospital needs

• Specific days of the week will vary based on position and hospital needs

As a Veterinary Assistant on the Emergency team, you will support patient care, hospital operations, and the Veterinary Technician team in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment.

• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous veterinary experience preferred

• Basic knowledge of veterinary medicine, including patient restraint, diagnostic imaging, surgical equipment, laboratory equipment, and laboratory procedures preferred

• 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.

• Fluency in multiple languages is a plus

Florida Veterinary Referral Center (FVRC) is a state-of-the-art 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Estero, FL. Our team is committed to providing outstanding patient care through experienced doctors, skilled Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and a collaborative support team.

FVRC offers competitive compensation, differential pay for overnight and weekend shifts, and a hospital-wide focus on training and professional development. Team members may have opportunities to pursue 100%…