Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Vision insurance
Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant
Parrish, FL | No Weekends | 4-Day Work Week (Full-Time) Pay: $18–$25/hour based on experience, credentials, and education
Vet Next Door is a family-owned companion animal hospital in Parrish, FL. Since opening in 2022, we have grown quickly by focusing on high-quality medicine, excellent client communication, and a workplace culture where our team feels respected, supported, and heard.
We are looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant who enjoys patient care, client education, teamwork, and continued growth.
Why our team chooses Vet Next Door
We are intentional about creating a better veterinary experience, not only for clients and pets, but for the people doing the work every day.
Our team enjoys:
No weekends
No after-hours emergency shifts
4-day work week
Monday–Friday schedule, 8 AM–5 PM
Supportive, low-drama team culture
Privately owned, family-led hospital
Low Stress Handling® practice with certification available
After-hours cleaning service so you can focus on patient care
A stocked breakroom with team-favorite snacks and drinks
Additional benefits listed below
We believe veterinary technicians and assistants should be more than task-runners. You should be able to use your skills, keep learning, and have a voice in how the hospital operates.
A hospital built for modern veterinary care
Vet Next Door is equipped to support efficient workflow and high-quality medicine, including:
Cloud-based veterinary software through Vetspire
AI medical scribe support for records and client communication
Electric lift tables throughout exam rooms, treatment, surgery, radiology, and dentistry
IDEXX in-house diagnostics including CBC, chemistry, urinalysis, and cytology
Digital radiography and dental radiography
Ultrasound and echocardiography
Trinocular microscope projected to a 4K display for cytology training
Central oxygen and anesthetic scavenging system
Growth, mentorship, and education:
We want our technical team to keep growing. Training may include hands-on mentorship, veterinary society meetings, lunch-and-learns, dinner lectures, Low Stress Handling® certification, and opportunities to attend veterinary conferences such as VMX.
Credentialed veterinary technicians are encouraged to work to the full scope of their training and may serve as team leaders for surgery, hospitalized patients, urgent cases, anesthesia, dentistry, and client communication.
Benefits and compensation
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
$18–$25/hour based on experience, credentials, and education
Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid Time Off
Continuing education allowance and paid CE
Uniform scrub stipend with embroidery
Employee pet care discounts
Quarterly bonus / profit sharing
Position responsibilities
Responsibilities may include:
Patient intake, handling, and restraint
Client education and discharge instructions
Vaccine administration and treatments
Phlebotomy and laboratory testing
Radiograph positioning
Patient monitoring and nursing care
Medical record documentation
Hospital maintenance and team support
Advanced duties may include:
IV catheter placement
Surgical assistance
Anesthesia induction and monitoring
Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
Hospitalized patient care
Inventory, controlled substance logging, staff training, and workflow support
Veterinary experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person who brings a strong work ethic, kindness, attention to detail, and a team-first attitude.
About Parrish, FL
Parrish is a fast-growing community on Florida’s west coast near Bradenton, Sarasota, Tampa, and St. Petersburg. Enjoy nearby beaches, kayaking, fishing, wildlife preserves, golf, professional sports, and top-rated schools without the congestion of a major metro area.
Learn more about us at www.myvetnextdoor.com