Shelter Vet Technician: Life-Saving Care Daily

Spca Inc; Lakeland (FL); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive hourly pay

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

$30,000 Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Career Growth and Advancement

Professional Development and CE

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bereavement Leave

Up to 40 Hours Jury Duty Leave

Pet Care Discounts

Zusammenfassung

SPCA Florida is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join its shelter medicine team, providing medical care to dogs and cats without client appointments. You will monitor animals daily, assist veterinarians during surgery, administer medications, maintain records, and support a compassionate, collaborative workplace.

Ideal candidates have AVMA-accredited veterinary technology training and shelter experience, strong communication, and a calm demeanor.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred.
• Shelter medicine or animal welfare experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary nursing and patient care.
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of varying sizes and medical conditions.

Aufgaben

• Monitor the health and well-being of shelter animals through daily medical rounds.
• Follow up on reported medical concerns received verbally, by email, or through established medical communication systems.
• Identify and communicate changes in an animal’s condition to the appropriate veterinary team member.
• Administer medications and vaccines according to established shelter protocols and veterinary direction.
• Check in new animals through the shelter’s medical intake process.
• Perform and document routine medical treatments and procedures.
• Assist veterinarians during surgery, including patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

Ausbildung

AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program

Jobbeschreibung

SPCA Florida is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join its shelter medicine team, providing medical care to dogs and cats without client appointments. You will monitor animals daily, assist veterinarians during surgery, administer medications, maintain records, and support a compassionate, collaborative workplace.

Ideal candidates have AVMA-accredited veterinary technology training and shelter experience, strong communication, and a calm demeanor.