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Join our team at Ellenton Animal Hospital in Parrish, Florida as an Associate Veterinarian!

Ellenton Animal Hospital, located just outside of Tampa in the charming town of Parrish, Florida, is seeking an experienced veterinarian to join our dedicated team in late 2025. 

For over 30 years, Ellenton Animal Hospital has been a trusted provider of veterinary care to the community. Our 3-doctor team, led by Medical Director Dr. Diane Eskew, a UF graduate, is supported by a skilled hospital manager and a team of experienced technicians. We use the latest in medical technology to ensure we provide the highest quality care, and our team thrives on collaboration and mentorship. Whether it’s a complex case or guiding new graduates, we’re here to support each other.

Why Ellenton Animal Hospital?

• Team Culture: Join a supportive team that values collaboration and mentorship.
• Flexible Schedules: Enjoy work-life balance with scheduling options as few as 3 days per week with full-time benefits.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn a base salary of up to $150k, negotiable based on experience, with ProSal and straight salary options available.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a complete package, including health, life, wellness, and retirement benefits, ample PTO, and 401(k) contributions.
• Stress-Free Relocation: For non-local candidates, we offer at least $10k in stress-free, third-party relocation assistance.
• Additional Perks: Membership dues, licensure reimbursements, continuing education allowances, and more.

At Ellenton Animal Hospital, we believe in providing excellent care to our patients while fostering a supportive environment for our team. We would love the opportunity to meet you and discuss how you can contribute to our growing practice!

Join Our Team!

For more information, please contact Lynsey Dolce at ldolce@petvetcarecenters.com.  #LI-MS1

Position Overview: The Customer Service Representative contributes to the success of a high-performing organization committed to delivering superior care and exceptional service. Performs a range of administrative and customer service tasks, providing valuable support to the hospital.

Essential Functions:

• Provides excellent customer service in-person, over the phone, and during high-stress situations.
• Manages lobby flow, addresses concerns, calms distressed owners, and schedules appointments.
• Handles basic medical emergencies for pets and owners, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Assists with medication pickups, inquiries, and provides information about services and products.
• Inputs and manages data in practice management software, including billing and accounts.
• Assists with retail sales, weighing pets, processing faxes, and maintaining records.
• Reconciles cash drawer and performs end-of-day duties for accurate financial transactions.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required, or equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience
• Knowledge of clerical procedures and ability to organize files and records
• Excellent customer service skills, providing courteous and prompt assistance
• Accurate cash handling and cashiering abilities
• Strong multitasking skills with attention to detail
• Flexibility in scheduling, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to work at a keyboard or workstation for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, climbing, and lifting animals up to 50 pounds

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging. 
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds. 
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian. 
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration. 
• Obtain and verify medications. 
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease. 
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs. 
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations. 
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian. 
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs. 
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts. 
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals. 
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release. 
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice. 

• Care and Compassion: Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support. 
• Team Orientation: Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals. 
• Dependability: Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals. 
• Initiative: Proactively looks for the opportunity to address and follow through on work activities. 
• Flexibility and Multi-Tasking: Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively. 
• Communication: Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others. 
• Customer Services: Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations. 
• Organization and Attention to Detail: Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents. 
• Adherence to Rules and Instructions: Consistently follows standard procedures. 

• High school diploma or GED. 
• Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients. 
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or as required by State. 
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. 

• Knowledge of the preparation, monitoring, and recovery of pets receiving surgery, as well as basic pet nursing. 
• Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology. 
• Understand and limit the potential exposure to bites, scratches, and potential injuries. 
• Able to restrain patients according to standard procedures. 
• Fill prescriptions and monitor sedation procedures as directed by the veterinarian. 
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors. 
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain. 
• Communicate and approach job duties in a professional and mature manner. 
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays. 
• This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion. 
• Depending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking. 
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. 
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds). 
• Answer phones and perform other duties as needed by the hospital. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager or practice.