Experienced Veterinary Assistant – Feline-Exclusive Practice
At Cat Care Clinic of Naples, we believe every cat deserves exceptional care. We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and detail-oriented Veterinary Assistant with at least 3 years of hands-on veterinary experience to join our feline-exclusive team.
This is an opportunity to use and grow your veterinary skills in a calm, cat-only environment where quality medicine, patient comfort, and exceptional client service come first. You’ll work closely with our veterinarians and team to provide outstanding care to our feline patients - from routine wellness visits to diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and hospitalization.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, gentle, and low-stress feline restraint and handling
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, surgeries, dental procedures, and diagnostic workups
- Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for procedures
- Administer medications and treatments as permitted by training, experience, and applicable law
- Collect and prepare laboratory samples and assist with in-house diagnostic testing
- Assist with digital radiography and other diagnostic procedures
- Support anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery under veterinarian direction and in accordance with hospital protocols
- Assist with IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and hospitalized patient care based on skill level and training
- Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked treatment, exam, surgery, and patient care areas
- Follow hospital protocols for aseptic technique, infection control, and patient safety
- Accurately document patient care and treatments in the hospital's PIMS system
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and support client education and discharge instructions
- Work collaboratively with a small team to create a positive, efficient, and supportive hospital environment
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of veterinary assistant experience in a clinical setting
- Previous experience assisting with patient restraint, treatments, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, or hospitalized patient care
- Comfortable working with feline patients and committed to gentle, low-stress handling techniques
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow medical protocols and veterinarian direction
- Ability to work efficiently while maintaining a high standard of patient care
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, professional, and eager to continue learning and developing veterinary skills
- Fear Free, Cat Friendly, or similar training is a plus, but not required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Manual dexterity to safely handle instruments, equipment, and small patients
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience and skill level $19-23/hour
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Paid health insurance
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
- Opportunities for professional development and hands-on skill growth
- A feline-exclusive caseload - no dogs, no chaos
- A small, supportive team where your contributions are seen and valued
Why Cat Care Clinic of Naples?
We are a small, independently owned practice with a clear focus: feline medicine, elevated. If you love cats, enjoy being part of a close-knit veterinary team, and take pride in providing exceptional patient care, we’d love to meet you. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who wants to work in a calm, well-run practice where quality medicine and compassionate care truly matter.