Veterinary Assistant jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Veterinary Assistant
  • American Veterinary Group
  • Bainbridge, GA FULL_TIME

  • Veterinary Assistant

    Department: General Practice Hospitals

    Employment Type: Full Time

    Location: Bainbridge Animal Hospital

    Reporting To: Macy Wimberly

    Description

    Our hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

    The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

    Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours and some weekends.


    Ideal Candidate

    • Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
    • Be compassionate/caring 
    • Can work individually, as well as on a team
    • Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with team mates is required
    • Prior experience preferred





    Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

    • Prior Customer Service Experience
    • Must be able to lift 40 lbs.



    Benefits

    • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options) 
    • 401k Match
    • Generous paid time off (PTO)
    • Six (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave
    • One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
    • Short-term and long-term disability options
    • Supplemental insurance options
    • Discounted Veterinary Care
    • Scrub allowance 
    • Hands-on and E-training 
    • Professional growth opportunities 
    • Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students 
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Experienced Veterinary Technician Or Assistant
  • Valdosta Veterinary Associates, LLC
  • Valdosta, GA FULL_TIME
  • Private small animal GP/ER 24/7/365 hybrid practice seeking experienced veterinary technicians and assistants to add to our team. We offer FT, PT, and PRN positions. You must have 24/7/365 open availa...
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Unpaid Veterinary Assistant Internship
  • Valdosta Veterinary Associates, LLC
  • Valdosta, GA FULL_TIME
  • This unpaid internship was created for applicants who are seeking experience hours to be eligible for a pre-vet med or vet tech college program and for applicants who wish to gain the training and exp...
  • 27 Days Ago
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Veterinary assistant
  • VCA
  • Crawfordville, FL FULL_TIME
  • VCA Wakulla Animal Hospital is hiring a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our team! About Us We are a 4-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and de...
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Kennel assistant
  • American Veterinary Group
  • Thomasville, GA FULL_TIME
  • Part-Time Kennel Assistant Department : General Practice Hospitals Employment Type : Part Time Location : Clanton-Malphus-Hodges Veterinary Hospital & Pet Motel Reporting To : Dana Herzog Description ...
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Kennel assistant
  • American Veterinary Group
  • Valdosta, GA FULL_TIME
  • Description We are seeking a Part-Time Kennel Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Kennel Assistant is responsible f...
  • 13 Days Ago
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Veterinary Technician
  • Banfield The Pet Hospital
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Credentialed Veterinary Technician The anticipated starting hourly rate for individuals expressing interest in this posi...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator Oncology
  • HCA
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Groomer
  • Petco Animal Supplies Inc
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Cruise Sales Consultant - Remote
  • Arrivia Inc.
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • **Cruise Sales Consultant - Remote**at arrivia Ft. Lauderdale, FL **About This Job:**Our sales representatives fulfill t...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Medical Office Specialist
  • Hca Healthcare
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • DescriptionIntroduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communit...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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RN Free Standing Emergency Room Lake Jackson
  • HCA
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Administrative Director Emergency Services
  • Generis Tek Inc
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Please Contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Nitika Rao at email ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Bather / Groomer Trainee
  • PetSmart
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • YOUR GROOMING CAREER: Start your career in grooming as a Groomer Trainee! As a Groomer Trainee in our Grooming Salon, yo...
  • 12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM
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About Tallahassee, Florida

Tallahassee (/ˌtæləˈhæsi/) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat and only incorporated municipality in Leon County. Tallahassee became the capital of Florida, then the Florida Territory, in 1824. In 2017, the population was 191,049, making it the 7th-largest city in the U.S state of Florida, and the 126th-largest city in the United States. The population of the Tallahassee metropolitan area was 382,627 as of 2017[update]. Tallahassee is the largest city in the Florida Panhandle region, and the main center for trade and agriculture in the Florida Big Bend and S...
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Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
$24,676 to $36,395
Tallahassee, Florida area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago
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What does a Veterinary Assistant do?

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