Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Tomoka Pines Veterinary Hospital is Hiring
Full-Time Veterinary Assistant – Ormond Beach, Florida

If you're passionate about patient care and want to grow in a supportive, high-quality veterinary setting, this is the role for you. At Tomoka Pines Veterinary Hospital, we offer wellness and preventative care, surgical services, dentistry, digital radiography, ultrasound, and both in-house and send-out lab diagnostics.

We're looking for a Veterinary Assistant who is a strong multitasker, hard-working, and detail-oriented, with solid knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and preventative medicine. The ideal candidate excels in client communication, stays organized in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable assisting with anesthesia, surgery, and dental procedures. This full-time role includes flexible scheduling, no nights or weekends, and great employee pet benefits. Higher compensation is available for candidates with strong experience.

Location
750 South Nova Road
Ormond Beach, Florida 32174

Schedule
Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays
No nights or weekends required

Compensation
$17 to $20.50 per hour based on experience
Higher pay available for very experienced candidates

Benefits We Offer
• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
• Discounts for your pets
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match starting on day one
• PTO you’re encouraged to use
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• Annual scrub allowance
• Virtual wellness resources: yoga, meditation, fitness, and nutrition classes
• Registered dietitian-led virtual cooking and wellness programs
• Customized learning and development opportunities

Job Summary
As a Veterinary Assistant at Tomoka Pines, you’ll play a key role in supporting patient care and keeping the clinic running smoothly. You’ll assist with procedures, surgical prep, dental cleanings, restraint, lab work, and more. We're seeking someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and eager to be part of a collaborative, compassionate team. You’ll also help guide the flow of appointments and contribute to maintaining a clean and safe environment for pets, clients, and staff.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• 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:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a veterinary environment required - 5 or more years.
• Management experience preferred - 2 or more years.
• 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.

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 and
let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) 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.