Experienced Veterinary Technician

sandbridgevet; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandbridge Veterinary Hospital in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician who excels in both general practice and surgical settings. You will play a key role in admissions through discharge, providing compassionate patient care and supporting a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical and surgical skills, can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, maintains accurate medical records, and communicates professionally with clients and

Qualifications

• Strong clinical and surgical skills in veterinary medicine.
• Experience in general practice and surgical settings.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Provides excellent patient care from admission through discharge.

Responsibilities

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint.
• Preventative care, vaccines, and routine patient care.
• Surgical preparation including clipping, aseptic prep, and positioning.
• Anesthesia induction and monitoring with accurate vitals documentation.
• Surgical monitoring and anesthesia support throughout procedures.
• IV catheter placement and fluid therapy.
• Blood draws, sample collection, and in-house diagnostics.
• Radiograph positioning and diagnostic imaging assistance.
• Medication preparation and administration.
• Recognize changes in patient status and respond in emergencies.
• Maintain concise medical records and document patient care and client interactions.
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients, doctors, and team members.

Skills

Patient handling & restraint

Vaccines & preventive care

Surgical preparation

Anesthesia induction

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical monitoring support

IV catheter placement

Fluid therapy

Blood draws & in-house diagnostics

Radiograph positioning

Medication preparation

Emergency response

Medical records documentation

Client communication

Job description

At Sandbridge Veterinary Hospital, we are passionate about providing exceptional, compassionate care to every patient and building lasting relationships with the families who trust us. Our goal is to provide the highest quality veterinary medicine throughout each patient’s lifetime while fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for our team.

We are seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician who is confident in both general practice and surgical settings. The ideal candidate is a skilled, dependable team member who can take initiative, work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and provide excellent patient care from admission through discharge.

As an experienced veterinary technician, you will play an essential role in our daily operations. We are looking for someone with strong clinical and surgical skills, including:

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Strong knowledge of preventative care, vaccines, and routine patient care
• Surgical preparation, including patient clipping, aseptic preparation, and positioning
• Anesthesia induction and monitoring, including accurate assessment and documentation of vital parameters
• Surgical monitoring and anesthesia support throughout procedures
• IV catheter placement and fluid therapy
• Blood draws, sample collection, and in-house laboratory diagnostics
• Radiograph positioning and diagnostic imaging
• Medication preparation and administration
• Recognition of changes in patient status and the ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations
• Maintaining accurate, concise medical records and documenting patient care and client interactions
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients, doctors, and fellow team members

Our veterinary technicians are highly valued and fully utilized members of our hospital team. We believe experienced technicians should have the opportunity to use their skills and continue growing professionally. We offer a supportive workplace, scheduling that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and a positive clinic culture where every team member is encouraged to bring their strengths and personality to work each day.

If you are an experienced veterinary technician who takes pride in providing excellent patient care, is confident in surgical and anesthesia support, and enjoys being part of a collaborative team, we would love to have you join us.