Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician

Tampabayvets; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician

Tampa Bay Vets is a busy, AAHA accredited animal hospital practice with 8 locations in Tampa, FL. We pride ourselves on practicing the best quality medicine for our patients.

We are in the forefront of medical technology, providing:

Health/ Wellness
Sick/Injured visits
Dentistry
Advanced Surgeries
Digital Radiography
Ultrasound
Endoscopy
Cold Laser Therapy
Acupuncture

We are looking for team members to join our family! We encourage professional growth and learning and have a great benefits package that reflectsthis! We have board certified DVM's and certified technicians on staff!

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated and caring Veterinary Technician. You will support our veterinarians and provide outstanding care to our patients and clients.

Job responsibilities

Complete patient check-ins and treatments
Collect laboratory specimens from patients and prepare them for testing.
Assist veterinarians with patient examinations and procedures
Perform dental prophylaxis, take radiographs, assist in surgeries
Calculate drug dosages correctly and prepare prescriptions
Treat every patient like they were your own
Enter medical records in Practice Management software
Give excellent client service and education

Qualifications and Skills

A proven track record of working as a veterinary technician
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask and take initiative
Ability to work in stressful situations while making sound decisions
Customer service skills
Excellent prioritization and efficiency
CVT, LVT or RVT preferred, but not required
Must be able to lift patients up to 40 pounds alone, and patients over 50 pounds with assistance

Benefits and Perks

Higher than normal pay ranges with incentives using aPay for Performancecompensation system
401k retirement plan with m atching contributions
Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education allowance
Uniform allowance
Employee pet care benefits (Wellness, Dentistry, Medications and Food)
Tuition Reimbursement for Veterinary Technician school
Professional development

Candidates moving through our hiring process will be interviewed, have a background/drug screen, and have their previous employers called for references.

Who referred you to this position? Enter their first and last name here.

Are you 18 years of age or older?*

Desired salary*

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?*

In 150 characters or fewer, tell us what makes you unique. Try to be creative and say something that will catch our eye!* 150

Our Veterinary Technicians are fully trained to assist in surgey, induce/administer anesthesia, perform dental scaling and polishing, take digital radiographs, draw blood/IV catheters, manage outpatient appointments, triage emergencies, etc. If you have the skills and experience we require for this position, you may be considered a Veterinary Technican. If you are not proficient on these skills, you may be considered a Veterinary Assistant. Which job do you think most accurately reflects your current skill level?* Veterinary Assistant Veterinary Technician

If hired, can you provide proof of your legal right to work in the United States?*

What is the highest level of education you have achieved?*

What is your skill level with computers?*

We have 8 animal hospitals in the Tampa, FL area. Do you have a location preference?* North Bay (Northwest/Westchase area) Temple Terrace (Northeast/Busch Gardens) Cat Doctors (South Tampa) Pebble Creek (North Tampa/Wesley Chapel) All Creatures Animal Hospital (Lutz) Cheval Animal Hospital (Northdale/Lutz) Tampa Palms Animal Hospital (USF/Tampa Palms) Caladesi Animal Hospital (Dunedin) I would work at any location

How many hours would you like to work?* Full time (30 hours or more) Part time (less than 30 hours) Either

Our hospitals are open 7 am to 7 pm during the week , are you able to open and/or close as part of your schedule?*

Our hospitals are open between 8 am to 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays (Cat Doctors, Temple Terrace and Tampa Palms are not open on Sundays), are you able to work rotating weekends?* Yes No

Are you a certified, licensed or registered veterinary technician?*

How many years of experience do you have working as a veterinary technician in an animal hospital?*

Please mark all the tasks below that you have been trained on and are proficient at:* Performing Routine Lab Analyses Administer, monitor and recover anesthesia Performing routine dental scaling and polishing Surgery assistance Administering oral drugs Venipuncture/ IV catheterization Client education Digital Radiography None of the above

Please summarize any related/relevant animal experience or qualifications that you have not already shared with us (volunteer positions, internships, etc..):

Our Vision Statement is "To Provide Outstanding Care to Every Client, Every Patient, Every Day".
What does this mean to you?

Why would you like to work in our animal hospital?*

How did you hear about us?*

What did you like most about your most recent job?*

What did you like least?*

What is your current/most recent rate of pay?*

Are you open to higher education or training?* Yes No