Veterinary Community Outreach Program Veterinary Assistant (Client Services Focus)

Veterinary Assistant

High school diploma or equivalent.

The University of Floridas Veterinary Community Outreach Program (VCOP) is seeking a Veterinary Assistant with a primary focus on administrative and client service support. This position serves as a key point of contact for the shelters and rescue groups and plays an essential role in day-to-day clinic operations through effective communication coordination scheduling and customer addition to client-facing and administrative responsibilities the role includes limited assistant duties to support clinical operations as needed. VCOP is designed to expose students to the realities of veterinary practice in both community and shelter medicine settings while supporting high-volume spay/neuter services and preventive care for canine and feline patients.

Example of Veterinary Assistant Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Coordinate communication with shelter/rescue partners community members and hospital staff
Enter update and maintain accurate client and patient information in medical record including scanning and documenting in records
Manage invoices enter charges and adhere to all financial policies
Collaborate with the team to create and manage the weekly surgery schedule
Maintain an organized inventory system and order supplies on a regular basis
Assist with processing laundry
Handle patients safely as needed

The service receives Monday - Friday. May require working earlier than 7:45am or later than 5:00pm
This is a full-time benefited position and is considered essential personnel. A post-offer education verification background check and health assessment are required.

$15-16 /hr

1-year experience in Veterinary Medicine

In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a CARE position offering limited benefits including health insurance and paid time off. When appropriate certifications are achieved promotional opportunities to a level II title may be available. This position will also become eligible for transition into a TEAMS (staff) salary plan.

This position is eligible for Veterans preference. If you are claiming Veterans preference please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veterans Preference Pagefor more specific information.