Veterinary Assistant

Location : 19101 Biscayne Blvd Aventura, FL 33180

VCA Aventura Animal Hospital & Pet Resort , is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team full-time! We are a busy, supportive, and collaborative hospital that thrives on delivering the highest standard of patient care.

Schedule : Full-time (35-40 hours / week) with rotating weekends.

Responsibilities Include : Our Veterinary Assistants support our veterinarians and technicians in all aspects of animal care by restraining our patients during physical exams, treatments, and procedures. They are an advocate of our patients to ensure they receive the proper care in a safe and comfortable manner.

Assisting veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures

Safely restraining animals for exams and treatments

Taking vital signs and collecting patient histories

Administering medications (under supervision)

Cleaning and maintaining exam rooms, surgical suites, and equipment

Providing compassionate care and support to clients and patients

Maintaining accurate patient records and assisting with inventory

Supporting the hospital team in daily operations and patient flow

What We're Looking For :

1+ years of experience in a veterinary, animal care, or pet boarding environment preferred

Comfortable with animal handling and restraint

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A positive attitude and a desire to grow within the veterinary field

High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits of Joining VCA Aventura Animal Hospital :

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

Leadership Opportunities and Career Development Programs

Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family

Life, long and short-term disability insurance included

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay

401(k) with corporate match

Pet care discounts (40-100%)

Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups

Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU

Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!

Plus so much more!

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey with a hospital that feels like home, apply today and let's create something paws-itively amazing together!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits : We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation / sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com