Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Saint Petersburg, FL at Bayshore Animal Hospital & Avian Practice
About This Location:
Bayshore Animal Hospital and Avian Practice has been proudly caring for pets since 1955, and we could not be prouder of our heritage as the oldest veterinary practice in Pinellas County. We are a full-service providing veterinary care to dogs and cats and offer services such as routing medical, surgical, and dental care. Our practice has stood the test of time, and while we continue to update our equipment, streamline our communications, and rise to the latest contemporary standards of treatment – we will never lose sight of our traditional values of honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.
Responsibilities / Qualifications:
Position Skills:
Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM
Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
High quality client communication on patient updates and questions
Position Requirements:
High School diploma or GED certificate
Three + years of experience as a vet assistant, strongly preferred
Flexible schedule including rotating weekend, holiday shifts, and treatments
Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Benefits:
Benefits
Our team members enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package. When you’re on our team, we’ve got you covered.
Pay range of $21/hour+ based on experience.
YOUR FINANCES – COVERED.
Sign-on Bonuses
Teammate Referral Program – Refer a friend and make $$$!
Annual CE Allowance to maintain Veterinary Technician Credentials
Scrub Allowance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Budgeting and Financial Guidance
Discounted Veterinary Care
Retirement Planning
Will and Testament Planning
Tax Issues
Identify Theft Recovery
Legal Counseling
YOUR HEALTH – COVERED.
Health Insurance, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Critical Illness Insurance
Mental Health Counseling
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Life & Accident Insurance
Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
YOUR FAMILY – COVERED.
Caring for Elderly Family
Returning to Work After a Baby
Divorce
Moving to a New Community
Grieving for a Lost Loved One
Military Family Matters
Job Relocation
Buying or Selling a Home
About Southern Veterinary Partners
SVP pursues partnerships with like-minded veterinarians to build this growing network of compassionate, service-oriented animal hospitals. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization is in our 300+ local animal hospitals across the country.
Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 5,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition among Inc. 5000’s List of “Fastest Growing Companies in America” (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), Birmingham Business Journal’s “FastTrack 30” of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), and Birmingham Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” (2021).
You + SVP | Amazing Together
Let’s talk about your amazing future. Start the conversation with our teams today.
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Bayshore Animal Hospital & Avian Practice
Location: Saint Petersburg, FL
