Veterinary Technician

Newberlinvet; Riverview; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their vibrant team. In this full-time role, you will provide exceptional medical care to patients, ensuring their well-being and comfort. Your responsibilities will include guiding support staff, maintaining client communication, and performing a variety of essential veterinary skills. The clinic fosters a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and outstanding customer service. If you're passionate about animal care and want to make a difference in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

PTO - 40 hours

Holiday Pay

Annual review with wage evaluation

Potential annual bonus

Medical, Vision and Dental plans

FSA and HSA options

Maternity Leave

401K with company match

Access to Healthy Minds @Work App

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proficient in laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental, and nursing skills.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during medical crises.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of a DVM.
• Maintain excellent client communication and record all pertinent information.
• Guide support staff to ensure smooth shift operations.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Pharmacy skills

Radiology skills

Surgery skills

Dental skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Client communication

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Job description

Overview

Four Paws Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Location:
9430 Balm Riverview Road
Riverview, FL 33569

Compensation:
$18-21/hr

Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 8 am - 12 pm

Four Paws Veterinary Hospital is committed to providing the highest level of professional veterinary care, client education, support, and preventative medicine available. We are focused on continuous improvement and on-going quality control. Our staff is committed to providing outstanding customer service while encouraging individual and team development. We maintain an upbeat clinic where tails wag and clients & staff find reasons to smile.

Services we offer:

• Preventative medicine
• Annual health examinations with situational & age-appropriate bloodwork
• Vaccinations tailored to your pet's lifestyle & needs
• Nutritional counseling including homemade diets
• General surgery (spays / neuters / etc)
• Canine / Feline dental cleanings
• Digital radiographs
• Therapy Laser
• Proper skin and ear care
• Ultrasound
• Canine / Feline acupuncture & herbal therapies
• Microchipping
• Nail trims
• Hospitalization - Including isolation services for contagious illnesses
• Drop off appointments for existing clients/patients - Currently Limited
• Laboratory services (in house and send out)
• Limited Pharmacy on site
• House call exams for existing clients/patients - Currently Limited

Benefits:

• PTO - 40 hours
• Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.
• Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)
• Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises
• Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.
• Medical, Vision and Dental plans available
• FSA and HSA options available
• Maternity Leave
• 401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match
• Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and stress
• Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary: The Veterinary Technician provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The Veterinary Technician will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.

• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.

Reasonable AccommodationsApplicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.