Veterinary Assistant

Company Description Volusia Woods Animal Clinic is a well-established, growing fast-paced small animal general practice located in Orange City, Florida. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body radiology. Orange City is home to Blue Springs State Park where you can watch manatees.  The proximity to Orlando allows for easy commute to big city attractions night life restaurants and shopping. Volusia County public schools are excellent, making it an ideal area to raise a family! Popular activities in the area include fishing, beaches, paddle boarding, theme park attractions and enjoying great weather year-round. Orange City is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance. To learn more about us click  here.  Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to : Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development. Qualifications We're looking for : An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator Must be able to properly restrain pets. Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus! Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset. Additional Information Job type :  part-time (20 hrs / wk) Schedule : 2pm - close Pay range : starting at $14 / hr We offer our staff : Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)  Employee Assistance Program  Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees  Paid Bereavement Program  Paid Parental Leave Program   Competitive Compensation   Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed / registered / certified roles) Tuition Assistance Program  Access to a CVA / CVT / CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster  Career Development Opportunities  Referral Bonus Program for most positions!  Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
• Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting / outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit .  Employment Type : Full Time