Veterinary Assistant
tampa bay vetsTampa (FL)
About the role
Join Tampa Bay VetsOur vision is to provide outstanding care for every client and every patient, every day. At Tampa Bay Vets, you're not just joining a veterinary hospital you're becoming part of a collaborative, privately owned team that truly values best quality medicine, client service, and work-life balance. With nine AAHA-accredited hospitals throughout Tampa Bay, we provide the tools, support, and culture that allows our team members to thrive professionally while genuinely enjoying their careers. Imagine: Looking forward to work each day because you're surrounded by skilled, compassionate teammates Practicing high-quality medicine with the time, technology, and support you need Feeling appreciated, respected, and empowered to grow your career Making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the families who love them Tampa Bay Vets offers an exceptional place to build your future.
What Makes Us Different?
Collaborative Medical TeamYou'll work alongside an experienced and supportive team that includes:
- Credentialed veterinary technicians
- Associate veterinarians
- Three American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) Canine & Feline Diplomates
- A board-certified Veterinary Anesthesiologist
- Access to board-certified specialists, including surgery, internal medicine, and critical care
- Advanced Equipment & Resources
- We believe excellent medicine starts with excellent tools. Our hospitals are equipped with:
- Direct digital radiology (All radiographs reviewed by a board-certified radiologist)
- Digital dental radiology
- High-speed dental equipment
- Rigid and flexible endoscopy
- UltrasoundCold laser therapy
Benefits and Perks:
Competitive pay ranges for a General Practice animal hospital using a Pay for Performance compensation system 401k retirement plan Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Mental health benefits Paid Time Off Continuing Education allowance Uniform allowance Employee pet care benefit Tuition Reimbursement for Veterinary Technician school Professional development
Job Responsibilities:
Complete client and patient check-ins and treatments Greet/assist clients in reception, answer phones Check out clients, take payments and provide estimates Perform opening procedures, clerical tasks Take exceptional care of hospitalized/boarding patients (bathing, nail trims, feeding, walking, cleaning) Collect laboratory specimens from patients and prepare them for testing Assist veterinarians with patient examinations and procedures Treat every patient like they were your own Enter medical records in Practice Management software Give excellent client service and education Candidates moving through our hiring process will be interviewed, have a background/drug screen, and their previous employers called for references.
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