A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
Veterinary Nurse - Part-Time (with FT Potential) Cole Animal Clinic - 4.5 Boca Raton, FL Job Details Part-time $19 - $26 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Animal health monitoring Companion animal handling Computer operation Customer communication Teamwork Animal hospital experience Computer literacy Laboratory experience Anesthesiology Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Pharmaceutical calculations Animal husbandry Patient monitoring during surgery Computer skills Full Job Description Veterinary Nurse - Part-Time (with FT Potential)
Pay:
$19.00 - $26.00 per hour
Job Type:
Part-time (1 to 3 days per week, with potential to transition to full-time)
Location:
In person (Boca Raton, FL) About Us Cole Animal Clinic is a busy, high-quality, two-doctor veterinary practice with a close-knit, supportive staff. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional medicine with a warm, family-like feel. We work hard, support one another, and always keep our sense of humor. If you love animals, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to leverage your advanced nursing skills to make a real difference, we would love to meet you! Job Summary As a Veterinary Nurse at Cole Animal Clinic, you will perform high-level veterinary nursing care, working closely alongside our doctors to manage clinical cases, anesthesia, diagnostic procedures, and client education. You will play a central role in patient advocacy, safety, and maintaining the exceptional clinical standards our community relies on.
Key Responsibilities Anesthesia & Surgery:
Confidently induce, monitor, and recover patients for surgical and dental procedures; maintain highly detailed anesthesia logs and safely operate monitoring equipment.
Clinical Nursing:
Perform intravenous catheterization, blood draws (jugular and cephalic), cystocentesis, and administer prescribed fluid therapy and medications (IV, IM, SQ, PO).
Diagnostics & Lab Work:
Take high-quality digital radiographs (including dental); perform in-house laboratory diagnostics including urinalysis, fecal examinations, skin scrapings, and prepare reference lab samples.
Dentistry:
Perform dental scaling, polishing, and assist veterinarians with dental charting and oral surgical procedures.
Client Communication & Advocacy:
Discuss complex medical treatment plans, discharge instructions, and preventative healthcare recommendations with clients clearly and compassionately.
Pharmacy & Log Keeping:
Accurately dispense medications and strictly maintain controlled substance logs.
Requirements & Qualifications Experience:
Prior hands-on experience as a veterinary technician/nurse is required. Certification (CVT, LVT, RVT) is highly preferred, but highly experienced, non-credentialed veterinary assistants acting at a nurse level will be strongly considered.
Skills:
Exceptional animal handling and restraint techniques; strong proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and pharmacology calculations.
Attributes:
High emotional intelligence, strong critical thinking skills, a collaborative "team-player" mindset, and a great sense of humor.
Software/Tech:
Strong computer literacy is required. Familiarity with veterinary practice management systems (such as Covetrus Pulse) is highly valued.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand for extended periods, work comfortably in high-intensity situations, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Reliability:
Dependable attendance and punctual, reliable transportation are absolute musts.
Note:
Candidates must be willing to undergo a standard background check prior to employment. Benefits & Perks Employee discount on veterinary services and products Flexible scheduling A fun, stable, and highly supportive team environment How to Apply Apply directly through Indeed with your resume. Want to stand out? Feel free to stop by the clinic to drop off your resume in person and say hello! To ensure we have time to meet you, please stop by between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM on weekdays .
