Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
- Category
- Support Staff
- Job ID
- 35459
- Role Type
- Open to Full-Time or Part-Time
- Hospital
- Ruskin Animal Hospital
Exciting Opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist at Ruskin Animal Hospital in Ruskin, FL!
Are you passionate about animal care and eager to grow your career in the veterinary field? At Ruskin Animal Hospital, we believe in helping our team members achieve their full potential. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step, we provide the support and opportunities to help you succeed.
About the Role:
We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who wants to work hands-on with animals and develop their skills in a supportive, positive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting veterinarians with exams, treatments, and outpatient care.
- Providing gentle and safe handling of pets.
- Maintaining a clean and organized hospital and kennel area.
- Monitoring and caring for hospitalized pets.
- Preparing treatment areas and equipment.
- Providing excellent customer service to clients
- Cross training in boarding and receptionist positions
Why Join Our Team?
At Ruskin Animal Hospital, we’re not just a workplace – we’re a family. We’re dedicated to fostering growth and providing opportunities for our team members. For Veterinary Assistants, we offer the chance to grow into a Veterinary Technician role.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $16-$18/hour, based on experience.
- Full-Time Benefits, including:
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Discounted pet care.
- Continuing education opportunities to support your career growth.
- Scrub allowance after one year.
- Opportunities to advance your skills and career within the hospital.
- A close-knit, positive, and supportive team environment.
What Makes Us Unique:
- Exposure to a wide range of cases and learning opportunities alongside multiple veterinarians.
- State-of-the-art facilities, including a beautiful boarding center and a specialized feline thyroid treatment center (I-131 treatments).
- A culture focused on teamwork, professional growth, and excellent patient care.
If you’re ready to start your journey in veterinary medicine or take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that’s as dedicated to your success as we are to our patients’ health!
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next
One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together
NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.
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