Build Something Better Than Ordinary

At Cat Care Clinic of Naples, cats aren’t part of what we do. They’re all we do. Since 1997, we’ve been Southwest Florida’s only cat-exclusive veterinary hospital, on a mission to become the region’s premier destination for feline medicine. We’re seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our tight-knit team and help us build something better than ordinary.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be at the center of that mission, supporting our doctors and technicians and helping deliver the gold-standard, Fear Free care our clients and their cats count on. We work exclusively with cats, and our team is deeply passionate about them.

The Kind of Place You’ve Been Looking For

No emergencies. No dogs. No weekends.

This is feline care without the chaos. You’ll work exclusively with cats on a schedule that respects your time. Here’s what sets the role apart:

  • Feline-only medicine, working exclusively with cats
  • No emergency, no on-call, and no weekends
  • A set weekly schedule
  • The chance to help build a practice that sets the standard for feline care in our community
  • A supportive, close-knit team that values excellence and takes care of one another

What You’ll Do

You’ll keep our patients comfortable and our clinic running smoothly, right alongside our doctors and technicians:

  • Restrain and handle feline patients using Fear Free and Cat Friendly Practice techniques
  • Assist our doctors and technicians during exams, dentals, and surgical procedures
  • Prepare patients and rooms for appointments, procedures, and diagnostics
  • Perform blood draws, obtain samples, and assist with lab work
  • Take and position radiographs
  • Run tech-only appointments, including Solensia injections, nail trims, SubQ fluids, and chronic care visits
  • Provide compassionate care to hospitalized patients
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming clinical environment
  • Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients
  • Support the technician and doctor teams to keep patient flow moving smoothly

Who You Are

You’re an experienced, dependable assistant who loves cats and takes pride in doing things well. You bring:

  • At least 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant
  • A genuine love for cats and an appreciation for their unique needs and personalities
  • Fear Free familiarity, or a willingness to become certified within 90 days
  • Confidence with restraint, blood draws, radiographs, and clinical assisting
  • A calm, dependable, and detail-oriented approach
  • Excellent communication with clients, with the team, and in medical records
  • A team-player mindset and pride in being part of something better than ordinary

Your Work, Valued

We believe the people who deliver exceptional care should be recognized for it. Your pay reflects the experience you bring:

  • $19 to $23 per hour, based on experience

Benefits to Support Your Career and Your Life

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid health insurance
  • SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer match

Live and Work in Naples

Naples is one of Southwest Florida’s most sought-after places to live, and it’s easy to see why. Picture white-sand beaches and warm Gulf water just minutes from the hospital, near year-round sunshine, a celebrated dining and arts scene, world-class golf, and an unhurried, outdoor-centered way of life. It’s a rare place where a rewarding career and a genuinely good life grow side by side.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you love cats and want to be part of a team building something better than ordinary, we’d love to meet you. Use the Apply Now button at the top of the page to submit your contact information, résumé, and anything else you’d like us to know. We can’t wait to hear from you.

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