Surgery Vet Tech - $2.5k Sign-On, Full Benefits

Humane-Society-of-Tampa-Ba; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Birthday off

Job summary

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay in Clearwater, FL is seeking a full-time Surgery Vet Technician with surgery experience to join our Pinellas Clinic team. You will assist with examinations, anesthesia preparation, venipuncture, lab work, and support the veterinarian during surgery and post-op care.

Starting pay is $23.00/hour, with $25.00/hour for CVTs, plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus. We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays

Qualifications

• Must have surgery experience as a Vet Tech.
• Experience assisting in examinations, anesthesia prep, and surgery.
• Able to perform venipuncture and routine lab tests.

Responsibilities

• Holds or restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation.
• Administers injections, venipunctures, wound care, dental cleaning, and vital signs under veterinarian supervision.
• Prepares patient, medications, and equipment for surgery.
• Performs routine laboratory tests.
• Provides nursing care to patients per hospital standards and core values.
• Operates IV fluid pumps and manages aseptic connections.
• Assists veterinarian with pre-op and intra-op duties; maintains monitoring during anesthesia.
• Performs digital X-rays and lab work.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Surgery experience

Animal handling

Venipuncture

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High School or equivalent

CVT certification (preferred)

Tools

Digital X-ray equipment

IV catheterization equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay in Clearwater, FL is seeking a full-time Surgery Vet Technician with surgery experience to join our Pinellas Clinic team. You will assist with examinations, anesthesia preparation, venipuncture, lab work, and support the veterinarian during surgery and post-op care.

Starting pay is $23.00/hour, with $25.00/hour for CVTs, plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus. We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays