Veterinary Assistant

Pine Woods Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! We are a Fear Free clinic and applicants who have or would like to pursue their Fear Free certification are encouraged to apply!

This is an excellent opportunity for an outgoing, client-focused assistant who thrives on building meaningful connections with clients and their pets while delivering exceptional patient care across exam room, outpatient, and surgical support workflows.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure efficient exam room workflow, running rooms independently and anticipating the needs of the veterinary team throughout the day
• Provide safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Support client education by clearly explaining treatment plans, discharge instructions, and home care recommendations with empathy and confidence
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to support outpatient care and procedures, ensuring the highest standard of patient care
• Assist the surgery team as needed with patient prep, setup, and recovery
• Collect laboratory samples and support in-house diagnostics
• Maintain accurate medical records and keep exam rooms clean, organized, and fully prepared between appointments

This position is ideal for a dependable, team-oriented assistant who excels in client engagement and exam room management while delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

Schedule: This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule, Monday–Friday, and usually one Saturday shift per month.

Full-time benefits and compensation:

• Compensation: $16.00–$18.00 per hour, for each hour worked
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k options
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant, animal care, or related clinical experience required
• Fear Free certification preferred; willingness to pursue certification required
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Client communication and education
  • Safe, gentle patient handling and restraint for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
  • Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostics
  • Exam room management and outpatient workflow support
  • Accurate medical record keeping and treatment documentation
  • Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
  • Surgical assistance support as needed

Why join our team?

Pine Woods Animal Hospital is a progressive, 7-doctor practice with a close-knit, long-tenured team and a strong reputation in the community. Our unique two-building campus — featuring a dedicated Wellness Center and Surgery & Rehabilitation Center — allows us to offer advanced services like acupuncture, rehab therapy, dentistry with full-mouth radiographs, and complex soft-tissue surgery.

You'll work alongside a strong team of LVTs and experienced assistants, collaborative doctors with diverse clinical interests, all in a fully paperless hospital that prioritizes efficiency, communication, and high-quality care. If you're looking for a place where you can fully utilize your skills, continue growing, and be part of a supportive, well-established team, Pine Woods is an excellent place to build your career.

*To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant’s education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors.

**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law.

WVP 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, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.

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