Experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Miramar Animal Hospital; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Job summary

Miramar Animal Hospital in Jacksonville, FL is hiring an Experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician. This full-time role offers a 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays and a compensation package based on experience.

Candidates should have hands-on veterinary technician experience and be prepared to work across surgery, dentistry, radiology, and lab duties. You’ll join a team that emphasizes Fear Free and Feline Friendly care, client communication, and high-quality medicine.

Qualifications

• Prior hands-on veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong technical and clinical skills with surgery, dentistry, radiology, and lab experience.
• Excellent communication and client-service skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with appointments, treatments, procedures, and patient care.
• Obtain patient histories and record vital signs.
• Provide safe patient handling using Fear Free and Feline Friendly techniques.
• Perform venipuncture, collect samples, and assist with lab testing.
• Place IV catheters and assist with fluid therapy.
• Administer meds and vaccines as directed; prep patients for procedures.
• Support anesthesia monitoring, recovery, and post-procedure care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate care plans to clients.
• Keep treatment areas clean, stocked, and ready; assist as needed.
• Adjust responsibilities based on hospital needs and licensure.

Skills

Hands-on veterinary technician

Surgery skills

Dentistry skills

Radiology procedures

Lab procedures

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Team player

Education

Veterinary technician certification/licensure welcomed

Job description

Who we are:

Miramar Animal Hospital is Hiring an Experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician

Status: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: 4 day work week with rotating Saturdays

Experience: Previous hands-on veterinary technician experience required

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Confident in your technical skills and looking for a practice where high-quality medicine and a love of pets come first?

Miramar Animal Hospital is looking for an Experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. We’re an established, long-term practice that values trust, teamwork, and consistency of care, and we’re proud to provide high-quality medicine that’s accessible to our local community.

We work hard to create a positive, respectful environment for our clients, our patients, and our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Use your full skill set. As an Experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician here, you’ll work across surgery, dentistry, radiology, lab work, and technician appointments.
• Fear Free and Feline Friendly care. Low-stress techniques guide how we care for every patient.
• A team that values you. We support your professional goals and value the experience you bring.
• Consistency and trust. An established practice with a stable team and long-term relationships with our community.
• Pet perks. Discounts on services and products for your pets, including our boarding and grooming.
• Keep growing. Every Experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician on our team has a continuing education allowance and tuition support.

What You’ll Do

• Assist veterinarians with appointments, treatments, procedures, and patient care
• Obtain thorough patient histories and accurately record vital signs
• Provide safe, compassionate patient handling and restraint using Fear Free and Feline Friendly techniques
• Perform venipuncture, collect diagnostic samples, and assist with laboratory testing
• Place IV catheters and assist with fluid therapy
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for medical and surgical procedures
• Support anesthesia monitoring, patient recovery, and post-procedure care
• Maintain accurate, detailed medical records
• Communicate with clients about patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care
• Keep treatment areas clean, stocked, and ready, and pitch in wherever the team needs you

Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous hands-on veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting
• Strong technical and clinical skills, with experience in surgery, dentistry, radiology, laboratory procedures, patient monitoring, and technician appointments preferred
• Excellent communication and client-service skills
• Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping
• The ability to stay calm, organized, and efficient during urgent situations
• A positive, collaborative, team-first approach
• Compassion and empathy for patients, clients, coworkers, and yourself
• A willingness to ask questions, share knowledge, and keep learning
• Interest in Fear Free and Feline Friendly techniques
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift [Weight] lbs with assistance
• Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re an Experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician looking for a team that values your experience, supports your goals, and lets you make a meaningful impact every day, we invite you to apply. Miramar Animal Hospital can’t wait to meet you.

Apply today and join the team at Miramar Animal Hospital!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Miramar Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.