Certified Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Mount Dora (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a small-animal veterinary clinic that combines small-town warmth with advanced technology. As a Licensed Veterinary Technician, you'll provide essential care and support to our furry patients, ensuring their well-being through expert animal restraint, triage, and management of medical cases. This role offers opportunities for professional growth with interactive training and a commitment to animal welfare. Enjoy a supportive work environment where your contributions matter and your passion for pets can thrive. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in veterinary care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision)

401k & 401K matching program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license.
• 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint, triage, and management of medical cases.
• Administration of medications and surgical assistance.
• Communication of treatment plans with clients.

Skills

Animal restraint techniques

Client communication

Veterinary procedures knowledge

Sample collection methods

Anesthesia administration

Surgical monitoring

Medical record management

Reliability and punctuality

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Company Description

At Lake Veterinary Clinic, we believe great care starts with a great team. Our small-animal, walk-in hospital has a big heart —think small-town warmth meets cutting-edge care. From our advanced ultrasound and dental X-ray machines to our cozy isolation kennels, we’re equipped to handle whatever walks, trots, or zoomies through the door.

We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive treatment to our patients including preventative services, surgery, urgent care, dentistry, and in-house diagnostics. Our practice utilizes advanced technology to provide top-quality diagnostics and care, handling both routine and complex cases with precision.

• In-House Diagnostics
• Ultrasound and Radiology
• Dental X-ray and Unit
• Isolation Kennel
• Modern Surgical Suite

But it’s not just the equipment that makes us stand out; it’s our people. Our team is all about support, growth, and a good laugh when you need it. Here, we’re proud to have built a culture where every voice matters. If you’re passionate about pets, people, and making a real impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re Looking For:

• A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work weekends
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent on a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full-time employment status vs part-time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/