<p>Description</p> <p>Veterinary Assistant</p> <p>Shift/Schedule: Overnight</p> <p>Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care Center</p> <p>Largo, FL</p> <p>About You</p> <p>You'll play an important role in pets' lives by supporting the veterinary team in providing end-to-end care for our patients. Your work will range from hands-on patient care and facilitating outpatient treatments to assisting with laboratory tasks and supporting services including admitting and discharging patients.</p> <p>The success of your patients' care matters to you, and your success matters to us.</p> <p>Your Experience & Skills</p> <ul> <li>1-2 years of clinical experience preferred </li><li>Veterinary assistant experience or training preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities </li><li>Strong communication and teamwork skills </li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail </li></ul> <p>Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care Center is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.</p> <p>At Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care Center, you'll feel the warmth and culture of a small hospital. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.</p> <p>About the Hospital</p> <p>Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care Center is a specialty and emergency hospital located in Largo, FL, focusing on advanced veterinary care and emergency services.</p> <p>Our hospital has a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and a diverse, dedicated client base. We pride ourselves on compassionate care, collaboration, and clinical excellence. Teamwork, communication, and a strong work ethic are all equally important.</p> <p>We are open 24/7, serving the greater Tampa Bay area.</p> <p>You're Willing and Able To</p> <ul> <li>Support veterinarians and technicians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients </li><li>Assist the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow </li><li>Assist with procedures and treatments as directed by veterinarians and credentialed technicians </li><li>Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and provide general guidance on services, medications, and Thrive Membership options </li><li>Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems </li><li>Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts </li><li>Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and maintain clean, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs </li><li>Support team members and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment </li></ul> <p>You'll Grow with Us</p> <p>Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills through:</p> <ul> <li>Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU </li><li>Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable professional skills </li><li>A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital </li></ul> <p>And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.</p> <p>Benefits - our care in action</p> <p>Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive pay </li><li>401(k) with employer match </li><li>Mental health resources, including access to therapy through Lyra Health </li><li>Paid parental leave </li><li>Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet </li><li>Subsidized backup childcare and elder care </li><li>Support and resources for fertility and family planning </li><li>FREE CE courses </li><li>Pet perks and veterinary service discounts </li><li>Student loan support tools and assistance </li></ul> <p>Some benefits are available only to full-time team members working 30+ hours per week and may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.</p> <p>Compensation</p> <p>Compensation negotiable based on experience, with an hourly pay rate starting at $19-$23/hour. The actual rate offered will consider a range of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.</p> <p>About Thrive</p> <p>Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. With a network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S., Thrive supports veterinary teams with the tools, training, and resources needed to deliver exceptional care.</p> <p>We welcome you to join our story and grow with us-#WeThriveTogether</p>