What are the responsibilities and job description for the Non-Anesthesia Dental Technician / Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist (Part-Time) position at Natural Veterinary Services?
Non-Anesthesia Dental Technician / Veterinary Assistant / Recptionist (Part-Time)
Integrative Veterinary Clinic & Mobile Dental Services – Central & West Florida
We are seeking an experienced Non-Anesthesia Dental Technician to join our team supporting both our newly opened integrative veterinary clinic and mobile dental events throughout Central and West Florida.
✅ This position is best suited for candidates with at least ONE YEAR of hands-on experience performing non-anesthesia dental cleanings.
Our clinic provides integrative and holistic veterinary care, while our mobile events focus primarily on non-anesthesia dental procedures and preventive services at partner pet stores and grooming facilities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform non-anesthesia dental cleanings at scheduled mobile events
- Assist veterinarian with exams, blood draws, and wellness procedures
- Support dental event setup, patient handling, and recovery monitoring
- Provide reception support including scheduling, callbacks, emails, and reminders
- Coordinate event calendars and communicate with partner locations
- Maintain organization of supplies, mobile unit, and clinic workspace
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year experience performing non-anesthesia dentals (required)
- Veterinary assistant and/or reception experience
- Excellent animal handling and client communication skills
- Comfortable with computers, email, spreadsheets, and scheduling platforms
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Must live near the Lutz/Tampa Bay area
Requirements
- Reliable vehicle
- Laptop with current Word/Excel capability
- Smartphone and dependable internet access
- Ability to lift up to 45 lbs
Schedule
- Part-time with consistent weekday clinic hours
- Occasional Saturdays (approximately 2/month) for mobile dental events
- Opportunity for growth into a full-time position
Ideal Candidate
- Calm, efficient, and highly organized
- Confident working independently during dental events
- Passionate about preventive and integrative veterinary care
- Interested in growing with an expanding practice
If this sounds like the right fit, please begin your cover letter with:
“Why I am your new Veterinary Assistant!”
and include your salary requirements.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Please briefly describe your step-by-step approach to performing a non-anesthesia dental cleaning.
- Do you have veterinary assistant or veterinary reception experience? If yes, what skills are you proficient in?
- Are you comfortable safely restraining dogs and cats during awake dental procedures?
- Why are you interested in working in an integrative and holistic veterinary practice?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20