Fear Free Vet Tech - Growth & Mentorship

Live with Grace; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Live with Grace Animal Hospital in Port Saint Lucie, FL seeks a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join a Fear Free, team‑oriented hospital. You’ll support doctors during exams, surgeries, dental care, and diagnostics, while delivering compassionate client service.

This role offers hands‑on clinical experiences, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth in a calm, supportive environment designed to help pets and their people thrive.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician preferred or equivalent hands-on experience in a small animal practice.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, radiology, and laboratory diagnostics.
• Proficiency in patient restraint, surgical preparation, medication administration, and Fear Free handling.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with veterinarians, technicians, and client service staff.
• Emotionally intelligent, compassionate, and able to stay calm in routine and urgent situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia induction/monitoring, intubation, and surgical prep.
• Conduct dental cleanings, scaling, polishing, charting, and obtain digital dental radiographs.
• Collect and prepare samples for in-house or reference lab analysis and perform diagnostic imaging.
• Monitor vital signs and anesthetic depth; support hospitalized patients with IV fluids and wound care.
• Assist in client education, explain treatment plans, and promote Fear Free care and safety.

Skills

CVT/LVT/RVT Credential

Anesthesia monitoring

Dental care

Radiology

Laboratory diagnostics

Fear Free handling

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT credential

Job description

Live with Grace Animal Hospital in Port Saint Lucie, FL seeks a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join a Fear Free, team‑oriented hospital. You’ll support doctors during exams, surgeries, dental care, and diagnostics, while delivering compassionate client service.

This role offers hands‑on clinical experiences, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth in a calm, supportive environment designed to help pets and their people thrive.