The Florida Veterinary Referral Center (FVRC) in Estero, FL is hiring part-time or full-time Veterinary Assistants to join our outstanding Emergency team!

Benefits & Compensation:

• Starting at $16/hr and up, based on experience
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental, vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• And more!

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• General cleaning of the hospital includes but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, dusting, laundry, window cleaning, emptying trash, and bathroom cleaning. Keep hospital supplies well stocked.
• Set up and keep kennels sanitary, orderly, and free of odors. Feed, bathe, restrain, administer medications to patients, and perform TPRs as directed, with indirect supervision from Veterinary Technicians.
• Assist with restraint for radiographs and ultrasounds, cleaning and set up of surgical suites, and cross training for front office receptionist duties. Assist clients as needed with their pets in the hospital or out to the client’s car.
• Learn and be able to demonstrate progress/proficiency throughout the year on FVRC Level Skills, hospital policies, medication calculations, and medication terminology and abbreviations, with support from the Nurse Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience with basic veterinary knowledge, including restraint, diagnostic imaging, surgical equipment, laboratory equipment and procedures, etc. preferred 
• Attention to detail, with strong communication skills with both clients and team members
• Ability to lift 40 pounds, walk, bend, stand, and reach consistently during a minimum 8-hour day. With fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.
• Fluent English skills (speaking and reading) are required; fluency in multiple languages is a plus

About Us:
FVRC is a state-of-the-art 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital with great doctors, amazing staff, and great customer service. We offer competitive wages along with differential pay for overnights and weekends.

With a reputation for outstanding patient care, our ER/Specialty hospital really stands out. There is a hospital-wide focus on training, with opportunities for 100% hospital-paid scholarships to Penn Foster. As we continue to grow, we are looking to increase our technical staff in numbers and skill. We want everyone to know they are a valued and appreciated member of the team. If you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking to grow your skills, we want YOU working at FVRC!

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today!

www.flvrc.com/

Estero, FL

Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulations.