Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Practice Partners
$18 / hour
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Description
Veterinary Assistant
Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: 35-40 per week, rotating schedule
Veterinary Practice Partners is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee pet discounts! Because we know your pets are family, too.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting is required.
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
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Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- professional development
About this role
Veterinary Practice Partners in Jacksonville is looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join a team providing hands-on animal care across examinations, treatments, and surgeries. You'll work directly with veterinarians and technicians, handling everything from restraining and preparing animals to collecting samples, administering medications, and maintaining surgical equipment and clinic spaces. The role requires previous veterinary experience and practical knowledge of disinfection, medication administration, and diagnostic tools, along with the physical capability to work safely with animals.
The position offers a rotating 35–40 hour weekly schedule at $16–$18 per hour based on your background and qualifications. Full-time staff receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, professional development opportunities, and a pet discount. This is a practical, patient-facing role suited to someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, and genuinely committed to animal welfare and client communication.
How this employer is doing
average
- Recent Acquisition
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000
In the news
Audax-backed Veterinary Practice Partners acquires Caring Hands Animal Hospital, pehub.com
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$18 per hour
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