Veterinary Technician Assistant
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15 hours ago
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Job Summary
Davie Florida Full-Time or Part-Time In-Person Position
Our veterinary hospital in Davie Florida is seeking a motivated and compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistant (Veterinary Assistant) to support our medical team in delivering high-quality care to dogs and cats.
We proudly serve pets and their families throughout Davie Weston Plantation Fort Lauderdale and surrounding Broward County communities. Our hospital is committed to high standards of veterinary medicine preventative care client education and compassionate patient handling.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about animal care who wants to grow within a modern education-driven veterinary hospital.
About Our Veterinary Hospital
We are an educational veterinary hospital focused on raising the standard of care in South Florida.
Our hospital:
- Invests back into our community through education for both clients and team members
- Teaches a proactive approach to preventative pet care
- Integrates both Western and Eastern medicine to best serve our patients
- Supports Fear Free principles and compassionate handling
- Invests in structured learning pathways for team development and growth
- Cultivates a positive culture rooted in professionalism accountability and growth
We are building a team that believes veterinary medicine should be proactive not just reactive.
Position Overview
The Veterinary Technician Assistant plays a key support role within the hospital. You will work closely with veterinarians and veterinary technicians to ensure smooth patient flow proper restraint hospital cleanliness and excellent client support.
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Wants to grow in the veterinary career
- Is passionate about animal health
- Has strong attention to detail
- Works well in a fast-paced environment
- Wants to grow into a Veterinary Technician role long-term
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Handling & Clinical Support
- Safely restrain dogs and cats using low-stress handling techniques
- Assist technicians during exams and treatments
- Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas
- Support sample collection procedures
- Monitor patients under supervision
- Assist with radiographs (X-rays) under technician guidance
- Help prepare surgical patients
- Hospital Organization & Cleanliness
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the hospital exam rooms and treatment areas
- Clean and sterilize instruments
- Restock supplies and maintain organization
- Support inventory management
- Client Support
- Assist with patient check-in and discharge when needed
- Provide basic education reinforcement under technician supervision
- Maintain professional and compassionate communication
Qualifications
Preferred:
- Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or in an animal care setting
- Experience in a veterinary hospital or animal clinic (not required)
- Fear Free awareness or certification (preferred but not required)
Required:
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions precisely
- Positive team attitude
- Physical ability to lift and restrain animals safely
- Desire to learn and grow in veterinary medicine
We value passion reliability and integrity above prior titles.
Schedule Options
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- Flexible scheduling may be available
- Weekend availability may be required depending on hospital hours.
Benefits
Growth Opportunities
This position offers a structured pathway toward:
- Advanced Veterinary Assistant responsibilities
- Veterinary Technician training
- Specialty training in behavior nutrition grooming surgery dentistry anesthesia support and more.
- Leadership growth within the hospital
As an educational veterinary hospital we invest in your development through ongoing learning paths and mentorship.
What Makes Our Hospital Different
Our veterinary hospital in Davie Florida is unique because we:
- Focus on proactive and preventative care
- Invest in team education and professional development
- Integrate Western diagnostics with Eastern medicine approaches
- Prioritize compassionate patient handling
- Support long-term career growth within veterinary medicine
We are building something sustainable and community-driven throughout Broward County.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is competitive within the Davie / Weston / Fort Lauderdale veterinary market and based on experience.
Benefits may include:
- Paid time off
- Employee pet care discounts
- Continuing education opportunities
- Structured growth pathways
- Positive and supportive team culture
Who Should Apply
If you are searching for:
- Vet Tech Assistant positions in Broward County
- Entry-level jobs with growth into Veterinary careers
We encourage you to apply.
If you are dependable eager to learn and passionate about providing excellent care to dogs and cats we would love to meet you.
Submit your resume and a brief introduction explaining your goals and why you want to grow in veterinary medicine.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Barkera Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful work environment. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
Required Skills:
Patient Handling & Clinical Support Safely restrain dogs and cats using low-stress handling techniques Assist technicians during exams and treatments Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas Support sample collection procedures Monitor patients under supervision Assist with radiographs (X-rays) under technician guidance Help prepare surgical patients Hospital Organization & Cleanliness Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of exam rooms and treatment areas Clean and sterilize instruments Restock supplies and maintain organization Support inventory management Client Support Assist with patient check-in and discharge when needed Provide basic education reinforcement under technician supervision Maintain professional and compassionate communication
Required Education:
Veterinary Tech Assistant
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Communication skills
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Experience
