Veterinary Assistant- Part Time

Riverwalk Animal Hospital - Sanford, FL • Full-time • Sanford, FL, US • 5m ago

Company Description

At Riverwalk Animal Hospital, we combine state-of-the-art medicine with a comforting, small-town atmosphere. Our mission is to deliver exceptional veterinary care in a welcoming environment. Committed to personalized attention, we prioritize the unique needs of each pet. Our focus is on open communication, integrity, and compassion, all while staying up to date with the latest research and developments in veterinary medicine.

As a full-service general practice, Riverwalk provides comprehensive wellness care, preventive services, diagnostics, and treatment for pets of all ages. We are also proud to offer urgent care services, ensuring that pets receive prompt attention for unexpected illnesses or injuries. Our doors are open seven days a week, with extended hours and walk-in availability, making quality veterinary care convenient and accessible for every pet family.

To learn more about us view our website: Riverwalk Animal Hospital

Hours of Operation:

We're open 7 days a week until 10 PM.

Mon-Fri: 9:00AM - 10:00PM

Sat: 12:00PM - 10:00PM

Sun: 12:00PM - 10:00PM

Job Description

At Riverwalk, we encompass a family-like environment for our staff, building each other up and showing our appreciation for everyone's contributions. Weekly meetings are held to keep the staff aligned; as well as offering continuing education and team building exercises. We value every member of our team and acknowledge that our success is a joint effort.

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.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
Must be able to properly restrain pets.
Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

Job Type: Part-Time

**Position requires late afternoon to evening availability. One weekend day required.

Hours of Operation:

We're open 7 days a week until 10 PM.

Mon-Fri: 9:00AM - 10:00PM

Sat: 12:00PM - 10:00PM

Sun: 12:00PM - 10:00PM

We offer our staff:

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & 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 Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
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)
*Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit .