Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Location
:
Marathon, Florida
Company
:
Thrive Pet Healthcare (Marathon Veterinary Hospital partner)

Join us as a Veterinary Technician Assistant at Marathon Veterinary Hospital, a high‑quality practice equipped with modern technology, dedicated to providing excellent medicine, surgery, dentistry, laparoscopy, endoscopy, radiology, ultrasound, laser, and more. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment with a positive work/life balance.

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with state Veterinary Practice Act for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional services.
• Maintain relevant, comprehensive medical records using practice systems.
• Obtain health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

• Prefer one year of recent experience in an emergency or specialty setting.
• Commitment to working within a team environment.
• Positive, will‑do attitude.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Proven ability to multi‑task in a busy work setting.
• Professional demeanor and outgoing personality.

You can grow your career through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs, including:

• Continuing education courses – Thrive
  
  U library (free).
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills.
• Program to teach fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
• Distance learning program to earn AVMA‑CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech.
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

• Paid time off including 8‑weeks full‑pay parental leave, bereavement, and time off for new pet adoptions.
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Pet perks: free exams, discounts on products and services at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period.
• Continuing education and development support with library of free CE courses and paid time to complete.
• Scholarship opportunities.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care

Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community, bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.