Veterinary Assistant

  • Groves Veterinary Clinic
  • Port Charlotte, Florida
  • 17 hours ago
  • Full Time

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time

Job Description


Company Description

When you truly love a pet, they're more than just an animal - they're family. Every laugh, every tail wag, every memory created with them is priceless. At Groves Veterinary Hospital, we understand that bond deeply. It's why we've devoted our lives to building something extraordinary: a hospital where compassionate care meets gold-standard medicine.

Groves is not just a veterinary clinic - it's a calling. A place where every pet and every person who walks through our doors is treated like family. Where standards aren't just met - they're raised. Where innovation and empathy go hand in hand. From routine wellness to emergency care, our systems mirror the precision and excellence of cutting-edge human hospitals.

Our team? Hand-selected for their skill, heart, and dedication. These are the people you want caring for your beloved companion - people who don't just work in veterinary medicine, but live for it. And our reputation speaks for itself: we've been chosen twice by the University of Florida to mentor future veterinary leaders through their prestigious Practice Management Clerkship Program.

We promise every client the same thing: that we will always strive to raise the bar in veterinary medicine. Because your pet means the world to you - and that means the world to us.

To learn more about us visit:  Groves Veterinary Hospital 

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

  • A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
  • Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
  • A minimum of 1-year experience preferred, CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus
  • Weekend availability
  • Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
  • Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
  • Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
  • Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
  • Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
  • Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
  • Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
  • Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
  • A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one's knowledge and skillset
  • Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency
Additional Information

We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees 
  • Paid Bereavement Program 
  • Paid Parental Leave Program  
  • Competitive Compensation  
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Assistance Program 
  • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 
  • Career Development Opportunities 
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions! 
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) 
  • *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

 

*Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit  . 

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time

Benefit Insights


Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vacation Leave
Flexible Schedules
Sick Leave
401(k)
Holiday Pay
Health & Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Paid Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability

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Originally Posted on: 6/20/2025