Senior Credentialed Vet Tech & Patient Care Advocate

American Veterinary Group; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k Match

Generous PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Work/Life Balance day off

Disability options

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands‑on training

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

North Port St. Lucie Animal Hospital is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician – Patient Care Advocate to support patient care, appointment flow, and client communication.

You will work closely with veterinarians, techs, and leadership to ensure timely, safe, compassionate care while helping the hospital run smoothly. This senior‑level role involves examinations, treatments, and diagnostics under veterinary oversight, with no independent medical decisions.

Qualifications

• Active veterinary technician license (state-specific requirements apply).
• Prior experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting preferred.
• Comfort working evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients with professionalism and compassion, ensuring a positive experience from arrival through discharge.
• Obtain accurate patient histories and document presenting concerns.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Communicate treatment plans, estimates, and discharge instructions clearly under veterinarian guidance.
• Reinforce client education related to preventive care, diagnostics, and follow‑up recommendations.
• Act as a liaison between clients and the medical team to support clear communication and trust.
• Assist veterinarians during exams and treatments, including restraint and exam room preparation.
• Support appointment flow by managing patient movement and minimizing wait times.
• Assist with diagnostic preparation, sample handling, and coordination of lab testing.
• Support drop‑off and urgent care workflows by coordinating updates and client communication.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.

Skills

Licensed Vet Tech

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Evening/Weekend Availability

Animal Handling

Medical Documentation

Tools

Practice management software

Medical equipment handling

Job description

North Port St. Lucie Animal Hospital is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician – Patient Care Advocate to support patient care, appointment flow, and client communication.

You will work closely with veterinarians, techs, and leadership to ensure timely, safe, compassionate care while helping the hospital run smoothly. This senior‑level role involves examinations, treatments, and diagnostics under veterinary oversight, with no independent medical decisions.