Veterinary Assistant

Company: Lake Veterinary Clinic
Location: Mount Dora
Posted on: April 11, 2025

Job Description:

Company Description Lake Veterinary Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced multi-doctor general practice located in Mount Dora, FL. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics + U/A Analyzer & Digital Radiology. Lake Veterinary Clinic is located in beautiful Mount Dora. The proximity to Orlando allows for easy commute to the theme parks and big city life without the headache and traffic of living in the city, making it an ideal area to raise a family! Popular activities in the area include Disney, Sea World, Universal, I-Drive, fishing, camping, restaurants and more! This 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: A requirement is at least 1 year of experience as a veterinary assistant or technician -in an animal hospital is required. 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. Kindly refrain from calling the clinic regarding the position, as we want to keep our phone lines open for clients and patients who need assistance. Please submit your application through the job ad, and a member of our hiring team will contact you if your application is selected. Additional Information 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

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