Certified Veterinary Technician

Mission Veterinary Partners; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Tomoka Pines Veterinary Hospital as a Certified Veterinary Technician. In this full-time role, you will provide exceptional patient care, assist with surgical procedures, and enjoy a supportive work environment that values your growth. Enjoy flexible scheduling, no night or weekend shifts, and attractive benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k) match.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Discounts for pets

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO encouraged to use

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Annual scrub allowance

Virtual wellness resources

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary industry experience required.
• Knowledge of anesthesia, surgery, dental, and nursing skills.
• Confident around pets and able to handle medical emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Support medical team with anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Maintain client communication and record patient information.
• Mentor support staff and assist in their professional development.

Skills

Anesthesia

Surgery

Dental Procedures

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State Department of Regulation Licensing

Job description

Overview

Tomoka Pines Veterinary Hospital is HiringFull-Time Certified Veterinary Technician

If you're passionate about high-quality patient care and want a role that supports your growth and well-being, we’d love to meet you. At Tomoka Pines Veterinary Hospital, we provide wellness and preventative care, surgical services, dentistry, digital radiography, ultrasound, and both in-house and external lab diagnostics.

We’re seeking a Veterinary Technician who is proficient in anesthesia, surgery, and dental procedures, and who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is a full-time opportunity with flexible scheduling, no nights or weekends, and higher pay available for highly experienced individuals. We also offer excellent pet care benefits for our employees.

Location750 South Nova RoadOrmond Beach, Florida 32174

ScheduleMonday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pmClosed on Saturdays and SundaysNo nights or weekends required

Compensation$21 to $24 per hour based on experienceHigher pay available for very experienced candidates

Benefits We Offer• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance• Discounts for your pets• Medical, dental, and vision coverage• 401(k) with company match starting on day one• PTO you’re encouraged to use• Quarterly bonus opportunities• Annual scrub allowance• Virtual wellness resources: yoga, meditation, fitness, and nutrition classes• Registered dietitian-led virtual cooking and wellness programs• Customized learning and development opportunities

Job SummaryAs a Veterinary Technician at Tomoka Pines, you'll take an active role in delivering patient care and ensuring clinic efficiency. You’ll support the medical team in all areas, including anesthesia, surgical prep and monitoring, dental cleanings, diagnostics, and treatments. We’re looking for someone with excellent communication, strong organizational skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. Leadership and mentorship of support staff is also part of this role, in accordance with hospital protocols and veterinary practice standards.

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.
• Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
• 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 with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

Additional Functions:

• Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking in clients.
• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide feedback and changes to the training program.
• Take part in jobs shadows or working interviews as necessary.

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, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• 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 and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must be confident around pets.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• State Department of Regulation Licensing required.
• 1+ Years of Veterinary industry experience required.

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 and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• 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.
• The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Travel required: Minimal travel required, possibly for vendor visits and associate education.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants 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 team members.