Part-Time Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

Animal Emergency of Pasco is seeking a part-time veterinary technician to assist in triage, nursing care, and diagnostics. Weekend shifts are required, with no overnight hours. The candidate should be licensed or have 2+ years of tech experience and demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills.

The role includes radiography, lab work, and anesthesia monitoring, with opportunities for ongoing education and career growth in a busy after-hours facility.

Qualifications

• A certified veterinary technician with an active license is preferred, but experienced candidates with 2+ years of technician experience will be considered.
• Availability to work weekends is required, overnight hours are not required.
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member.
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely.
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately.
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner.
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin.
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests.
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs.
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and triage incoming patients and assist in nursing care of hospital cases.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, and surgical prepping.
• Communicate treatment plans and provide client education.
• Perform laboratory tests and analyze results.

Skills

Active RVT license

Weekend availability

Customer service

Communication skills

Lab sample collection

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Company Description

Animal Emergency of Pasco is a small animal emergency hospital conveniently located on U.S. Highway 19 in Port Richey. We serve your pet with any urgent and critical care needs after hours, weekends, and holidays. Founded in 1990 by a local veterinarian, our facility is an overnight clinic available for your pets continued care and emergencies. We understand it is stressful not being able to see your regular vet when your pet is not well, but you can rest easy knowing your pet is in good hands with our attentive staff. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, high quality medical and surgical care. We offer an extensive range of service all located within the premises. We equip a well-stocked pharmacy, surgery suite, digital x-ray, isolation units, intensive care units, oxygen support, diagnostic lab, ultrasonography, and a canine and feline blood bank.

Options for as few as 8 hrs./week up to 20hrs./week, no overnight hours required.

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Animal restraint
• triage of incoming patients
• collection and analysis of lab samples
• diagnostic imaging
• management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
• administration of medications
• effective communication of treatment plans with clients
• surgical preparation and assistance
• anesthetic management

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development!

Qualifications

We’re Looking For:

• A certified veterinary technician with an active license is preferred, but experienced candidates with 2+ years of technician experience will be considered.
• Availability to work weekends is required, overnight hours are not required.
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member.
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely.
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately.
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner.
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin.
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests.
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs.
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

This is a part-time position and weekend shift coverage is required.

We Offer Our Staff

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.