We are a full service veterinary hospital dedicated to high quality medicine, looking for a conscientious, hard working team player to fill a full time position. Must be a self starter that can work independently and feel comfortable working with cats and dogs in a group dynamic since our hospital offers day care services, baths as well as boarding. Candidates must have an outgoing, cheerful personality and be able to work in a fast-paced environment while giving excellent customer service and patient care. Experience not required. Smoke free and drug free facility.

Responsibilities:

• Can provide compassionate care to patients and clients.
• Conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.
• Legibly keep accurate medical records in accordance hospital policy.
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Perform physical assessments; record observations legibly in files or computer.
• Effectively restrain pets even when large of difficult.
• Knows all common vaccines and vaccination protocols and can explain to clients.
• Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean or organize as part of a normal job duty.
• Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies.
• Explain necessary follow up and homecare instructions.
• Properly care for all surgical materials and equipment; keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.
• Set up clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, ear cytology and fungal cultures; maintains file of lab results and ensures that results are recorded in patient records.
• Assist in positioning for radiographs.
• Understands the use and care of IV pumps.
• Can admit patients following hospital policy and doctors written orders.
• Discharge patients based on the veterinarian’s orders, ensure that patients are well groomed and in medically appropriate state.
• Effectively and openly communicate with clients on a daily basis
• Performs other duties as assigned including assisting in other areas

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jacksonville, FL 32277: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location