Part-Time Vet Tech: Weekend Shifts, Training & Benefits

Carter County Animal Hospital; Port Richey (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k & 401K matching program

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Carter County Animal Hospital is seeking a veterinary technician for part-time, weekend shifts. The role includes animal restraint, triage, lab sample collection, diagnostic imaging, medication administration, and assisting in surgery with anesthesia management.

Candidates should have a licensed veterinary technician credential or at least 2+ years of technician experience, a strong work ethic, and excellent client communication skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician preferred; 2+ years of technician experience considered.
• Available to work weekends; overnight hours not required.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude with team members.
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work.
• Excellent communication of treatment plans to clients.
• Knowledge of preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• Ability to restrain pets safely and with care.
• Proficient in sample collection (blood, urine, fecal, skin).
• Proficient in positioning radiographs and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administration of medications and communication of treatment plans to clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance, anesthetic management.
• Maintain hospital workflow and ensure safe handling of procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Licensed veterinary technician

Job description

Carter County Animal Hospital is seeking a veterinary technician for part-time, weekend shifts. The role includes animal restraint, triage, lab sample collection, diagnostic imaging, medication administration, and assisting in surgery with anesthesia management.

Candidates should have a licensed veterinary technician credential or at least 2+ years of technician experience, a strong work ethic, and excellent client communication skills.