Experienced Veterinary Technician

sandbridgevet; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandbridge Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician who is confident in both general practice and surgical settings, with strong clinical and surgical skills. You will handle patient care from admission through discharge, provide anesthesia induction and monitoring, IV therapy, blood draws, radiographs, and in-house diagnostics while documenting care.

Join a supportive, collaborative team that values experienced technicians, offers work-life balance and professional

Qualifications

• Experience in general practice and surgical settings.
• Strong clinical and surgical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent patient care from admission to discharge.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia induction and monitoring.
• Assist with surgical procedures and monitoring.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of care.
• Communicate with clients, doctors and team members.
• Perform radiographic positioning and diagnostics.

Skills

Patient handling

Preventative care

Surgical prep

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical support

IV therapy

Blood draws

Radiography

Medications

Emergency response

Medical records

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.