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Veterinary Technician Assistant

Animal and Bird Medical Center of Palm Harbor

About the Role

Animal and Bird Medical Center is Hiring a Veterinary Technician Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Technician Assistant
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: Approximately 35–38 hours per week, consisting of 4 full weekdays and one half-day every other Saturday

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a Veterinary Assistant Role That’s Never Boring?

Animal and Bird Medical Center is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our compassionate and growing team. If you love working with animals and want the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, and other exotic species, this could be the perfect next step in your veterinary career.

We are passionate about providing exceptional patient care while creating a supportive, family-like workplace where team members can learn, grow, and thrive. No two days are ever the same, and our hospital is even home to two Amazon parrots who serve as our lobby mascots.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love Animal and Bird Medical Center

  • Opportunity to work with a wide variety of species every day
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Hands-on learning and mentorship opportunities
  • Exposure to companion animal, avian, and exotic medicine
  • A positive workplace culture built around teamwork and compassion
  • Opportunities to grow your skills and advance your veterinary career

What You’ll Do

  • Provide daily patient care and husbandry for hospitalized patients
  • Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations and procedures
  • Safely restrain and handle patients during treatments and diagnostics
  • Monitor patients during surgery and recovery
  • Assist with radiographs and diagnostic procedures
  • Prepare laboratory samples and support in-house testing
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital
  • Answer phones and assist with scheduling appointments as needed
  • Support the veterinary team in delivering exceptional patient care

What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring

  • Previous experience in dog and cat veterinary medicine is required
  • Strong communication and client service skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Positive, team-oriented attitude
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Genuine passion for animal care and patient well-being
  • Experience with birds and exotic pets is a plus, but not required—we are happy to train the right candidate

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

  • The opportunity to work with birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, and other exotic species
  • Hands-on learning opportunities every day
  • A supportive team that values mentorship and growth
  • A family-like culture where your contributions matter
  • Exposure to unique and interesting cases that expand your veterinary knowledge

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

  • A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
  • 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
  • 529 Savings Plan
  • Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
  • Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
  • Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
  • Sick Time / Paid Time Off
  • Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
  • Pet discounts on services and products
  • Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

  • Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
  • State license reimbursement
  • VTNE exam fee reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

  • Six paid holidays (full-time only)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re looking for a hospital where you can grow your skills, work with an incredible variety of species, and be part of a supportive veterinary team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and discover what makes Animal and Bird Medical Center such a rewarding place to build your veterinary career!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Animal and Bird Medical Center and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

 


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Benefits

Why You'll Love Vetcor

 
 
 
 
 

Join the BEST support network, with an emphasis on individuality

There is a career path for everybody and not a one size fits all approach.

  • Vetcor Team: You are joining a team of hospitals that opens the door to collaboration with a stable corporation at your back.
  • Local Practice: Join a unique practice that benefits from the larger family but thrives on their individuality. Practice medicine with full autonomy and the support of experienced DVM leaders when you need it.
 

Take advantage of programs designed with YOU in mind

Join a group of motivated veterinary professionals while taking advantage of employee programs, resources, and fantastic benefits. Join one of our many collaboration groups for Hospital Managers, Techs, and Vets! Plus, we love supporting growth in your teams' desired career paths. Gain access to mentorship at all levels, continuing education, wellness resources, and more!

 

Be the cornerstone of your pet COMMUNITY

Feel the pride of being part of a network of reputable and sought-after practices. You have been empowered to leave your mark on the community and it is a difference you can feel. Not only does your work benefit the lives of individual pets and their people, but your hard work and dedication has made you a cornerstone of your pet community.

 

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