Veterinary Assistant - Sky Lake Animal Hospital

About the role

Sky Lake Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is looking for an experienced full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Miami, FL. We provide compassionate, high-quality pet care with a focus on individualized medical treatment. Communication, honesty, and respect are the cornerstones of supporting the human-pet bond.

Full time; $18.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from clients and perform physical assessments; record observations legibly in medical records.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow-up.
• Communicate patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, conduct in-house laboratory tests, and prepare forms for outside labs; call owners with results as requested by the veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor nursing care for hospitalized patients, including administering medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients following all protocols; educate clients on admit/discharge procedures.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards, and other areas as requested.
• Use practice software proficiently for dispensing medications, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, labels, and recording client/doctor communications.
• Understand and enforce OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or similar setting is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from veterinarians and senior staff members.
• Compassionate nature and genuine love for animals.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pet care discounts.
• 401K with a true match up to 4%.
• VSOP® grants (Suveto’s Veterinary Stock Ownership Plan) at no cost to full-time team members, tracking the value of the entire Suveto organization.