Veterinary Assistant​/Receptionist

Pace Veterinary Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist Hybrid

Status: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: Four-day work weeks; no nights, weekends, or major holidays

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Looking for a role where you can use your skills every day, keep learning, and still have your nights, weekends, and holidays to yourself?

At Pace Veterinary Clinic, we’re proud of the medicine we practice, and we’re just as proud of the team that makes it happen. We’re an AAHA-accredited, two-doctor small animal clinic in Pace, Florida, with a varied caseload that includes dentistry, surgery, and urgent care.

We’re looking for a Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist who wants to put their skills to work, keep growing, and be part of a team that supports one another and keeps things positive, even on the busy days. With four-day work weeks and no nights, weekends, or holidays, you’ll have real time to recharge.

• Four-day work weeks with no nights, weekends, or holidays
• Flexible scheduling that supports a healthy work-life balance
• Lunch breaks, on the regular
• AAHA-accredited care and high standards, with a team that’s proud of the medicine it practices
• A diverse small animal caseload, including dentistry, surgery, and urgent care, so you’ll use a wide range of skills
• A focus on low-stress, Fear Free handling that keeps patients safe and happy
• A supportive team with no egos and no drama, where wins are shared and challenges are never faced alone
• A workplace where being yourself isn’t just allowed, it’s encouraged
• Celebrations for birthdays, milestones, and the little wins that matter
• Leaders who listen, value your ideas, and appreciate your contributions
• A team that truly appreciates each other, and believes that if you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong

What Our Veterinary Assistants / Receptionists Do

As a Veterinary Assistant at Pace Veterinary Clinic, you’ll be a hands‑on part of every patient’s care.

• Triage patients and gather thorough histories, vitals, and assessments
• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and procedures
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection
• Take high-quality radiographs and maintain imaging standards
• Run in‑house lab work, including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, and fecals
• Support surgical and dental procedures, from patient prep through anesthesia monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
• Provide nursing and supportive care from intake through discharge, including TPRs, pain scoring, and wound care
• Use low‑stress and Fear Free handling techniques to keep patients safe and comfortable
• Educate clients on patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care with compassion and clarity
• Document patient care and treatments accurately in the medical record
• Keep treatment and exam areas clean and stocked, and follow infection control protocols
• Collaborate with the team to keep the workflow efficient…