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Veterinary Assistant Surgery

VCA Animal Hospitals·West Palm Beach, Florida

$24 - $28/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide compassionate patient care, including triage, hospitalization, and ICU support within a 24-hour emergency and specialty service. Assist surgeons with surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and diagnostic testing.

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery teams at our 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care service.

About Us VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists was established in West Palm Beach in 1998 and has flourished from a single-specialty practice into a full-service, multi-disciplinary, specialty-only practice.

We reside in a 32,000 sq. ft. facility that operates 24/7/365 and includes an in-house national reference laboratory, blood bank, and Education Center with a 125-seat auditorium, conference room, and meeting hall for continuing education programs.

Our Advanced Imaging department offers on-site MRI, CT, C-Arm, and Linear Accelerator (Halcyon).

Our staff of Board Certified specialists includes three Surgeons, three Internists, an Emergency and Critical Care Service, a Neurosurgeon, a Radiation Oncologist, and a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner.

Our doctors work closely with our nurses and technical staff to provide optimal patient care, careful client service, and open dialogue with referring veterinarians.

We are a very integrated practice that uses a team approach to case consultation and management.

You will enjoy a diverse and stimulating caseload while employing the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools.

West Palm Beach is located on the southeast coast of Florida, blessed with pleasant year-round weather and beautiful white-sand beaches.

Urban, suburban, and rural living can all be enjoyed within close driving distance to the hospital.

Come live where people vacation!

Check out our website: https://vcahospitals.com/palm-beach-vet-specialists Compensation: $24 - $28 / hr based on skill set and experience.

Scheduling: Full-time, (4) ten-hour shifts

About the Role

As an experienced Veterinary Assistant, we want you to use your skills and knowledge to the fullest. Skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Compassionate patient care Patient assessment and triage Client education and care Hospitalization/ICU care Anesthesia induction and monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Radiology Laboratory sample collection and diagnostic testing Venipuncture, catheterization Pharmacy Medical record keeping We are seeking veterinary technicians with experience in emergency or specialty medicine, or several years of experience in general practice. The flexible schedule will include some weekends and holidays. Pay is competitive, based on level of skill, experience, relevant education, and credentials. Why VCA VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with home town care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Some of the many benefits we offer: Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community Opportunities for learning, growth and advancement Medical, dental & vision insurance Access to free mental health care, life assistance program, resources like Headspace, etc. Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay Paid parental leave Continuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians Tuition support and sponsorships including Veterinary Technology AAS, BAS completion and more Veterinary Technician license reimbursement (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts 401(k) retirement plan with company match Referral bonus opportunities Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships Interested in this opportunity? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you. The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Requirements

Requires experience as a veterinary technician in emergency or specialty medicine, or several years of experience in general practice. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

  • associate degree
  • Patient Assessment
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Triage
  • Venipuncture
  • Client Education
  • Catheterization
  • Anesthesia Monitoring
  • Medical Record Keeping
  • Radiology
  • Surgical Preparation
  • Pharmacy
  • Laboratory Sample Collection
  • Compassionate Patient Care
  • Anesthesia Induction
  • ICU Care

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$24 - $28/hr
Location
West Palm Beach, Florida
Posted
Jun 25, 2026
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VCA Animal Hospitals

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty...

Salary listed on 514 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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