VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Company Overview

Since 1973, Friendship Veterinary Hospital has dedicated itself to providing exceptional care in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. You are joining a practice globally recognized for its commitment to excellence. We are proud to be an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facility, ensuring that we meet rigorous standards in surgery, patient care, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology. This commitment to quality is reflected by our loyal community, which voted us Best Veterinarian on the Emerald Coast and gave us an outstanding 4.9-star Google rating. If you are looking for a place where advanced medicine and compassionate client service converge, this is your opportunity to do your best work alongside dedicated teammates.

Job Description

• Provide Essential Patient Care: Assist the medical team with hands-on care and ensure every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: Help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: Take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide Essential Patient Care: Assist the medical team with hands-on care and ensure every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: Help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: Take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401k retirement options, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage.
• Discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact benefits@mvetpartners.com with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement

Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.