Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Gainesville, FL, and pays $17–$20 per hour. The assistant supports patient care and client service at a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The role assists veterinarians with daily animal care, examinations, treatment, and laboratory work while helping maintain clean, stocked, and safe clinical spaces. It also supports communication with pet owners and accurate patient records.

What you'll do

• Provide daily animal care
• restrain patients during exams and treatment
• clean, feed, medicate, and walk patients
• perform lab work
• stock examination and surgery rooms
• sterilize tools and maintain equipment
• communicate with clients and update patient files.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

animal care

gainesville fl

haile plantation animal hospital

$17–$20 per hour

patient restraint

laboratory work

client service

surgery room support

weekend availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision options
• 401(k) match
• paid time off
• paid parental and maternity leave
• work/life balance day
• disability and supplemental insurance
• discounted veterinary care
• scrub allowance
• training, growth opportunities, and tuition assistance for prospective veterinary technician students.

Why this role

The posting requires flexible hours including weekends and states that regular onsite presence is essential to patient care and clinic operations.

About the employer

Haile Plantation Animal Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.