Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician

East Coast Veterinary Specialists LLC; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

East Coast Veterinary Specialists LLC in Saint Augustine, FL seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician for our Internal Medicine team. You will assist with endoscopy, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and complex patient care alongside our specialist and support staff.

The role emphasizes learning new skills, accurate lab work, and compassionate communication with owners. A fast-paced, collaborative hospital environment offers growth in specialty medicine.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Veterinary certification or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Basic tech skills include placing IVCs, drawing blood, setting up kennels.

Responsibilities

• Assist with endoscopy and minimally invasive diagnostic procedures.
• Provide anesthesia, patient monitoring and recovery.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and assist with diagnostic imaging and sample collection.
• Assist with urinary catheter placement and other specialized procedures.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Laboratory sample collection

Patient monitoring

Sterile technique

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Veterinary certification or equivalent experience

Tools

IV catheter placement equipment

Job description

Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician:Love a good medical mystery? Enjoy learning something new and working with people who share your passion? Join our Internal Medicine team at ECoVets (a privately owned veterinary Specialty and ER hospital)!You’ll work alongside our Internal Medicine Specialist and specialty teams to help uncover answers for patients with complex medical conditions. From advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments to hands-on patient care and patient monitoring, you’ll put your skills and curiosity to work every day.Get ready for exciting, minimally invasive urinary, respiratory, and GI procedures alongside an adventurous, fun, and progressive veterinary internist who loves exploring new possibilities in patient care!We’re looking for a technician who is seeking to grow their career in the specialty field learning new skills, performing advanced procedures, communicating with kindness, and enjoys connecting the pieces of a challenging case. Strong technical skills matter—and so do teamwork, mutual respect, and a willingness to keep learning.What makes ECoVets special? Our people. We’re a fun, supportive team where coworkers become friends, laughter is part of the day, and we enjoy spending time together outside of work, too. We take excellent patient care seriously and love having a team we can count on.Bring your skills, your curiosity, and your sense of humor. Come grow with us at ECoVets!Skills & ResponsibilitiesAssist with endoscopy and minimally invasive diagnostic procedures.Feeding tube placement and maintenance.Support ultrasound-guided procedures, fine needle aspirates, and diagnostic sample collection.Assist with bone marrow procedures and other specialized diagnostic techniques.Perform IV catheter placement, venipuncture, advanced laboratory sample collection.Assist with blood transfusions.Provide anesthesia, patient monitoring and recovery.Monitor hospitalized patients, assist with the management of gastrointestinal, endocrine, respiratory, renal, hepatic, hematologic, and immune-mediated diseases.Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for specialized diagnostic procedures.Assist with diagnostic imaging including ultrasound, digital radiographs, fluoroscopy, CT.Urinary catheter placement.Extracorporeal blood purification (hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, hemoperfusion and therapeutic plasma exchange).WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORYou’re a skilled, compassionate veterinary technician who loves learning, enjoys a good medical challenge, and believes great patient care starts with great teamwork!Our ideal candidates bring:Hands-on experience: Previous veterinary technician experience, ideally in Internal Medicine, Emergency, Neurology, Critical Care, Surgery, Anesthesia, or another specialty.Strong clinical skills: Confidence with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and monitoring hospitalized patients.A solid medical foundation: Knowledge of veterinary treatments, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, fluid therapy, anesthesia, and patient safety.A curious mind: An interest in advanced diagnostics, complex cases, and connecting the clues that help us find answers.An attentive eye: The ability to notice subtle changes in a patient’s condition and speak up when something needs attention.Clear communication and thoughtful problem-solving: Strong organizational skills and the ability to stay calm, focused, and compassionate when the day gets busy.A team collegial attitude: A willingness to jump in, support coworkers, and collaborate with doctors, technicians, assistants, and hospital leadership.A desire to keep growing: A commitment to excellent medicine, continued education, and sharing knowledge with others.Bring your curiosity, kindness, and sense of humor—we’re excited to meet you!Qualifications- Completion of high school or equivalent required- Veterinary certification or equivalent experience- Basic tech skills (i.e. placing IVCs, drawing blood, setting up kennels)- Knowledge of sterility- Knowledge of medications- Experienced surgical anesthesia monitoring- Attention to detail- Ability to work independently- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment- Ability to restrain animals- Excellent communication and teamwork skills- Excellent customer service skills- Compassion towards animals and ownersBenefits:Free uniformsHealth insuranceTraining & developmentVision insurance401(k) matchingDental insuranceContinuous learning of advanced skills