Veterinary Assistant or Technician

Company Overview

PAWS VETERINARY CLINIC is a small, independently owned 1 doctor veterinary practice located in South Sarasota. We focus on providing preventative care such as spay, neuter, vaccines, and dental services. We also provide care for pets with minor illnesses, end-of-life care, and heartworm treatments. We regularly work with several rescues/shelters in the area, by providing veterinary care for their animals. Our team is dedicated to delivering affordable preventative pet healthcare for the people and pets in our community.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join our team. Because we are a small establishment, we expect everyone to be willing and able to jump in wherever help is needed, including the front desk, sharing of cleaning duties, or whatever else needs to get done during the day. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal welfare, strong technical skills, strong critical thinking skills, strong customer service skills, and a desire to grow within a close-knit and supportive environment.

Duties

• Assist veterinarians and co-workers during examinations, surgeries, treatment administrations, and diagnostic procedures.
• Properly perform safe animal restraint and handling, to ensure safety of pets and staff during treatments and procedures. Fear free handling is prioritized.
• Conduct laboratory work including phlebotomy, diagnostic testing (e.g. fecal floats, ear cytologies, etc.), and sample processing using diagnostic analyzers (e.g. Sedivue).
• Assist with dental procedures by understanding dental terminology and charting and assisting with cleaning, polishing, and radiology diagnostics.
• Administer medications via IV, IM, SC, oral, etc. routes as directed by the veterinarian.
• Draw up and fill medications accurately.
• Maintain accurate records, such as medical history & treatment plans using EzyVet.
• Maintain cleanliness of the clinic's indoor and outdoor areas, including the bathroom and break room.
• Front desk duties - answer phones, reply to emails, make appointments, do call backs, check clients in/out, etc.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a veterinary setting with hands-on veterinary experience is required.
• Ability to lift and restrain dogs of all sizes safely, both with and without assistance.
• Ability to handle cats and dogs in a Fear Free, safe, and effective manner.
• Ability to draw blood and give medications via injection, orally, etc.
• Some familiarity and/or basic, general understanding of veterinary medicine basics, such as: vaccine schedules; common vaccines, medications, treatments, etc.; common diseases (e.g. parvo, FIV, FeLV, heartworms, etc.).
• Strong client communication skills to explain recommendations, procedures, and pet care guidance accurately and effectively.
• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of care, aseptic technique, and animal safety.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills are a must.
• Someone with a strong work ethic and who takes pride in the quality of their work.
• Ability to adapt to and use technology efficiently. We are mostly paperless and use a lot of web-based and remote technology.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with medical equipment operation and digital dental radiography tools.
• Ability to conduct and interpret basic diagnostics such as fecal floats, ear cytologies, etc.
• Ability to assist during surgery: surgery preparation, using aseptic techniques; monitoring anesthesia, using monitors and manual techniques; placing ET tubes & IV catheters; recovering patients.
• Experience using EzyVet software.

Pay is negotiable and will be based on experience and duties.

Schedule is negotiable. Current operating schedule of the clinic is M-Th, ~8:30am-4:30pm.

Join our team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while providing affordable care for our community’s beloved animals.

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 26.0 – 34.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Experience:

• Veterinary clinic: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)
• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sarasota, FL 34238 (Required)

Work Location: In person