Veterinary Assistant

Marion Veterinary Hospital is the longest standing small animal practice in Ocala, Florida. It is a two doctor practice focusing on small animals, pocket pets, reptiles, and birds, offering preventative care, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, emergency and urgent care, in-house diagnostics, digital full body and dental radiology, acupuncture, boarding, and grooming. It is the only AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited practice in Ocala. Job duties include, but are not limited to: pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Responsibilities

Pet restraint; Triage incoming patients; Collection and analysis of lab samples; Diagnostic imaging; Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability; Administration of medications; Effective communication of treatment plans with clients; Surgical preparation and assistance; Anesthetic management

Requirements

Minimum of 1-year experience preferred; Compassionate; Calm; Team Player; Multi-Tasker; Strong Communicator; Must be able to properly restrain pets; Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset

Nice to have

Proficient in sample collection; Obtaining medical histories; Processing laboratory tests and radiographs; Anesthesia monitoring

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k and 401K matching program, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, FSA); Employee Assistance Program; Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees; Paid Bereavement Program; Paid Parental Leave Program; Competitive Compensation; Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles); Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program; Career Development Opportunities; Referral Bonus Program for most positions; Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)