Description

Veterinary Assistant
Shift/Schedule: Overnight
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care Center
Largo, FL

About You
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.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

Your Experience & Skills
• 1-2 years of clinical experience preferred
• Veterinary assistant experience or training preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care Center is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

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.

About the Hospital
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.
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.
We are open 24/7, serving the greater Tampa Bay area.

You’re Willing and Able To
• Support veterinarians and technicians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients
• Assist the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow
• Assist with procedures and treatments as directed by veterinarians and credentialed technicians
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and provide general guidance on services, medications, and Thrive Membership options
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and maintain clean, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs
• Support team members and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment

You’ll Grow with Us
Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills through:
• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable professional skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

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.

Benefits - our care in action
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:
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Support and resources for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

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.

Compensation
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.

About Thrive
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.

We welcome you to join our story and grow with us-#WeThriveTogether