Description

Overview

FloridaWild Veterinary Hospital has an opportunity for a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Minimum of 2 years veterinary experience required. Experience with exotics and Avimark is a plus.

Why Join Us

Located in a beautifully restored Victorian home in DeLand, Florida, FloridaWild Veterinary Hospital offers a unique, welcoming environment that blends high-quality care with holistic medicine. We're more than just a veterinary hospital—we're an integrative, fast-paced practice that cares for cats, dogs, exotics, and even wildlife.

We combine traditional Western medicine with alternative therapies like acupuncture, homeopathy, and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine to offer truly personalized care. As a member of our team, you'll get hands-on experience in a wide variety of cases and the chance to grow both clinically and professionally.

If you're looking for a hospital that supports growth, values your skills, and creates an environment where you can thrive—FloridaWild is the place for you.

Location

115 East Euclid Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32724

Compensation

$17-$21 per hour, based on experience and skillset

Clinic Hours:
Monday & Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Benefits We Offer
• Industry-leading pay and staff discounts for your pets
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match starting day one
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Scrub allowance
• Flexible scheduling with a focus on work-life harmony
• Free virtual yoga, meditation, fitness, and wellness classes
• Learning and career development programs
• Opportunities to work with exotic and wildlife patients

Job Summary
The Veterinary Assistant provides medical support to patients and leadership within the clinical team. This role involves assisting with exams, treatments, and procedures, while helping maintain a smooth clinical workflow. Strong multitasking, communication, and organizational skills are essential. We're looking for someone with a great attitude who thrives in a team environment and is excited to grow in a dynamic, integrative practice.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MPH.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
  Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast paced
  environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties
  proficiently.
• The employee must also be confident around pets.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
  The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Pet Health (MPH) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.