Full-Time Veterinary Technician: Surgery & Dentistry

Animal HealthCare Center; Florida; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package up to $2,000

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Pet discount

Job summary

Animal HealthCare Center in Lake Worth, FL is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our general practice team. You will support both outpatient care and procedural services, including anesthesia, surgery, and dental procedures, while communicating clearly with clients and documenting medical records.

We value versatile technicians who thrive in a busy hospital, balancing exam room work with hands-on support and collaboration with a 3-doctor team.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
• Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Radiology positioning and safety protocols
• Medication administration
• Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
• Accurate medical record documentation
• Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
• Client education and communication

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Surgical assistance

Venipuncture

Radiology

Medication administration

Laboratory testing

Medical records

Client education

Low-stress handling

Job description

Animal HealthCare Center in Lake Worth, FL is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our general practice team. You will support both outpatient care and procedural services, including anesthesia, surgery, and dental procedures, while communicating clearly with clients and documenting medical records.

We value versatile technicians who thrive in a busy hospital, balancing exam room work with hands-on support and collaboration with a 3-doctor team.