Description

Overview

Lakeland Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Minimum of 3 years' experience required

Why Join Us

Lakeland Veterinary Hospital is a three-doctor practice dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care in a compassionate and supportive environment. Led by Dr. Dawn Morgan-Winter, our team takes pride in treating every patient as if they were our own—because we know how important pets are to the families who love them.

We offer a wide range of services for dogs and cats, including wellness care, vaccinations, surgical and dental procedures, laboratory diagnostics, and more. We believe that great care starts with a strong team, and we're proud to foster a culture that values communication, collaboration, and continued learning.

The ideal candidate will have strong anesthesia skills, including patient monitoring. They should also be experienced in dental radiographs and cleanings, hospitalization patient care, and general practice exam room procedures.

If you're looking to grow your skills alongside a friendly, experienced team in a hospital where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Location
6615 S. Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida 33813

Compensation

Starting at $18-$23 per hour, based on experience

Clinic Hours
Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Benefits We Offer:

• Industry leading pay for you, discounts for your furry friends!
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits package
• 401k program with company match starting day 1
• A yearly scrub allowance for all employees
• Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony - You'll get PTO and have the time to use it!
• Free virtual yoga, fitness, and meditation classes for ALL employees
• Free virtual registered dietitian-led wellness, nutrition, and cooking classes for ALL employees

Job Summary: The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Pet Health (MPH) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MPH.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
  Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast paced
  environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties
  proficiently.
• The employee must also be confident around pets.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
  The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Pet Health (MPH) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.