Vet Technician & Assistant: Compassionate Animal Care Pro

Antigua Vet; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement

Employee pet discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Antigua Veterinary Practice in Historic Uptown St. Augustine, FL, is hiring a full-time Vet Technician/Assistant to join a team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff.

You will assist with exams, treatments, and surgeries, handle animals safely, and maintain clean, sterile environments while communicating care plans to pet owners. We offer benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement and an employee pet discount, plus PTO and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Familiar with disinfection, administering medications and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physically able to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
• Perform basic laboratory tests and collect samples (blood, urine, stool).
• Administer medications and vaccinations under supervision.

Skills

Vet experience

Animal handling

Diagnostic equipment

Tools

Disinfection procedures

Administer medications

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Antigua Veterinary Practice in Historic Uptown St. Augustine, FL, is hiring a full-time Vet Technician/Assistant to join a team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff.

You will assist with exams, treatments, and surgeries, handle animals safely, and maintain clean, sterile environments while communicating care plans to pet owners. We offer benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement and an employee pet discount, plus PTO and paid holidays.