Senior Veterinary Assistant

Bring Your Experience. Strengthen the Team. Make a Difference. Bayshore Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Senior Veterinary Assistant to join our established small animal general practice in South Tampa, FL. For more than 25 years, Bayshore has served its community through exceptional veterinary medicine, compassionate patient care, and lasting client relationships. As an AAHA-accredited, Fear Free Certified, Cat Friendly Practice, we believe great medicine starts with a knowledgeable, collaborative team. We're looking for a seasoned veterinary professional with strong technical abilities, sound clinical judgment, and the confidence to support veterinarians across appointments, diagnostics, surgery, and patient care. This is an opportunity to bring your experience to an established medical team, share your knowledge, and continue growing your clinical expertise. Schedule Four days per week. Rotating Saturdays. Consistent weekday schedule with shared weekend coverage. What You'll Do Provide skilled nursing care, patient assessment, safe restraint, and monitoring for canine and feline patients. Confidently support veterinary appointments, examinations, treatments, and medical procedures. Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, blood collection, and laboratory diagnostics. Assist with surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, and post-operative recovery. Monitor hospitalized and surgical patients, recognizing changes in condition and communicating concerns promptly. Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians. Support diagnostic imaging, sample collection, and other technical procedures. Maintain accurate medical records, treatment documentation, and patient histories. Educate clients on medications, treatment plans, and at-home care. Help maintain efficient clinical workflows, organized treatment areas, and high standards of patient safety. Serve as a resource to fellow team members, sharing clinical knowledge and helping strengthen technical skills. What We’re Looking For 3+ years of hands-on experience in a small animal veterinary hospital as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician. Strong proficiency in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory diagnostics, medication administration, and patient handling. Demonstrated experience supporting surgery, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, and post-operative recovery. Ability to work independently, anticipate patient needs, and exercise sound clinical judgment. Strong communication, organization, and client service skills. Experience mentoring or supporting the technical development of other team members is a plus. Familiarity with veterinary diagnostic equipment and electronic medical records. Commitment to Fear Free handling, patient safety, and compassionate medicine. Dependable, adaptable, and comfortable contributing in a fast-paced clinical environment. High school diploma or equivalent required. Experienced Veterinary Assistants with strong hands-on clinical abilities are encouraged to apply. Veterinary technician credentials are welcome but not required for this opportunity. What We Offer Compensation & Benefits We believe in investing in the people who make exceptional veterinary care possible. Eligible full-time team members enjoy: Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Financial Security: 401(k) with employer match and financial wellness resources. Time Away: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays. Continuing Education: Professional development, continuing education, and opportunities to expand your clinical expertise. Pet Perks: Employee discounts on veterinary services and pet care. Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources. Career Development: Mentorship, clinical skill development, and opportunities for advancement. HeadStart Student Loan Assistance: Eligible full-time veterinary technicians who graduated from an accredited veterinary technology program within the past three years may qualify for up to $4,000 annually for three years toward eligible student loan assistance, paid through regular paychecks. Why Bayshore Animal Clinic? Join a veterinary hospital with more than 25 years of community roots, an established medical team, and a commitment to high-quality medicine. At Bayshore, your experience matters, your contributions are valued, and your professional development is encouraged. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their technical abilities, enjoys collaborating with experienced medical professionals, and wants to help elevate the people around them. Bring your experience. Share your knowledge. Grow with a team that values what you do. If you're an experienced veterinary professional ready for a role where your clinical skills and contributions make a difference, we'd love to meet you. Apply today to join Bayshore Animal Clinic in South Tampa, FL! About Bayshore Animal Clinic Bayshore Animal Clinic is an AAHA-accredited practice that has served the south Tampa community since 1984. We are also Fear Free Certified Professionals and Cat Friendly Program Practitioners. We are honored to have been chosen as the best veterinarian in Tampa and St Petersburg for 6 consecutive years. We are dedicated to continuing to provide the best care.   Our hospital includes a state-of-the-art surgical suite and advanced surgical equipment that enable us to perform a wide range of surgical procedures including elective surgery, orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, and corrective ophthalmic surgery. Our dentistry suite has two modern dental units to provide ultrasonic scaling, digital radiographs, and drilling for extractions when needed. Our on-site x-ray and ultrasound equipment enable us to take radiographs of our patients while our clients wait. We offer both abdominal and cardiac ultrasound services and partner with an internal medicine specialist when needed. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff. ​Are you ready to join a practice that works hard to provide the best, most-progressive care in a beautiful beachside location with consideration for your work-life balance? Then we are ready to talk to you!   Bayshore Animal Clinic is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.    Equal Opportunity Employer Policy Bayshore Animal Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify.  We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.