Relief Float Veterinary Technician

Animal Emergency of Pasco; Port Richey (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching program

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Animal Emergency of Pasco is seeking a part-time veterinary technician for on-site shifts, approximately 8–16 hours per week across 4–8 shifts per month. Responsibilities include patient nursing, lab work, imaging, anesthesia, and client communication.

Training and development opportunities are provided; weekend and some night availability preferred. Preference given to licensed technicians, but experienced candidates with 3+ years will be considered.

Qualifications

• Certified veterinary technician with active license preferred, but experienced candidates with 3+ years will be considered.
• High work ethic and positive attitude in a team.
• Punctuality and readiness to work.
• Weekend and weekday night availability.
• Exceptional customer service and precise communication.
• Interpret medical records and client history accurately.
• Knowledge of preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress, safe manner.
• Proficient in sample collection (blood, urine, feces, skin).
• Proficient in radiographs positioning and anesthesia monitoring.
• Self-starter, eager to advance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Restrain, triage, and nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; operate related equipment.
• Assist in diagnostic imaging and radiographs.
• Prepare for and assist in surgery and anesthesia management.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly to clients.
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient histories.

Skills

Veterinary technician

Laboratory procedures

Radiography

Anesthesia monitoring

Client communication

Education

Active veterinary technician license

Job description

Job Description

We are looking to add a teammate that is interested in covering shifts on an as-needed basis, approximately 8 - 16 hours per week, 4 - 8 shifts per month

** 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, and 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 3+ years of technician experience will be considered.
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member.
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work.
• Availability to work some weekend and weekday nights.
• 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

We are looking to add a teammate that is interested in covering shifts on an as-needed basis, approximately 8 - 16 hours per week, 4 - 8 shifts per month

** 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.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.