Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Emergency Veterinary Assistant 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Land O' Lakes, FL 34639 $19

• $22 an hour
• Full-time Beacon Emergency Veterinary Hospital 15 reviews $19
• $22 an hour

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Full-time Position:

 

Emergency Veterinary Assistant Who We Are:

Beacon Emergency Veterinary Hospital is thrilled to announce its expansion to Riverview! Are you eager to join a locally owned, rapidly growing emergency veterinary hospital? A place that's People Focused and Pet Driven to its core. More than just an ER hospital, our hospital is a Beacon of opportunity where skilled veterinary professionals come to excel. Do you aspire to shape an organization's culture and workflow positively? To be at the forefront of something monumental? This is the unparalleled opportunity Beacon offers you. Join us today and contribute to the development of Tampa Bay's sole locally owned 24/7 Pet Emergency Hospitals. In a corporate-dominated landscape, we're committed to delivering an experience we'd desire for ourselves and our community. At Beacon, we strive to cultivate a workplace centered around our employees, valuing the individuals who elevate us. We seek out talented individuals whose primary focus is the well-being and happiness of pets and their loving families. By placing our team's well-being at the forefront, we enable them to unleash their full potential. Join us today and play a pivotal role in nurturing and expanding Tampa Bay's only locally owned and operated 24/7 Pet Emergency Hospitals. OPENING in Land O'Lakes/Wesley Chapel July 2026! What we're seeking: We are looking for Assistants with a love of emergency medicine to join our awesome team. The perfect candidate will have a strong proficiency in emergency procedures and medicine, capable of stabilization of the critically ill and preferable comfort with emergency surgical procedures. We are seeking collaborative individuals eager to continually grow and perfect their craft. We are eager to serve our community and anticipate a high case load from inception. We are interested in emergency assistants capable of staying calm under pressure, able to handle a high volume of emergency patients. Ideally candidates will have a minimum of 1 year of emergency experience Full time Assistants work approximately 12 shifts per month. Our hospital is 24/7/365 and Veterinary Assistants require flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation:

• Hourly rate $19 to $22 per hour based on experience, schedule availability and other factors

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist in the triage and stabilization of incoming emergent patients Capable in safe animal restraint and handling Assist in providing nursing care to critical and stable patients Assist in providing timely and proficient treatments and procedures to patients Assist ER doctors with exams, treatments and procedures Immediately respond to STAT situations and codes. Capable of assisting in patient care and treatments of the critically ill Capable of assisting in surgical prep Perform in-house laboratory work and assist in obtaining diagnostic imaging Able to restrain pets for administration of medications and treatments Fill medications accurately Assist in cleaning / sterilization of medical equipment and instruments Work collaboratively with doctors and staff to ensure hospitalized patients receive the best possible care Able to communicate client updates of patients in our care Proficient in communication and empathy with clients. Capable of providing comfort to patients as well as their owners Comfortable presenting treatment plans with owners and having conversations regarding financial requirements Utilize whiteboard software and assist in updating treatment status Recognize subtle change in clinical status of patients and alert doctors promptly to these updates Ability to communicate discharge and medication instructions with clients

Pay:

$19.00

• $22.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid parental leave Paid time off Parental leave Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person