Veterinary Technician

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Merrifield; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & 401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Calusa Veterinary Center in Boca Raton, FL is hiring a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and high-quality service to clients. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

You will join a modern, full-service practice with digital radiography, in-house labs, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with experience in animal care and client communication.
• Proficient with veterinary procedures, anesthesia, and patient monitoring.
• Knowledgeable about common diseases and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiar with hospital safety guidelines (DEA/OSHA) and proper handling of animals.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate care instructions and status updates to clients.
• Perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital safety and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Safety guidelines (DEA/OSHA)

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Job description

Certified Veterinary Technician

Salary: $25.00-$30.00, Sign on bonus

Schedule: Monday- Saturday, 7 AM- 7PM 3 days per week

Calusa Veterinary Centeris hiring a full-time Certified Veterinary Techniciantoprovide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Licensed Vet Tech with Calusa Veterinary Center

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time offand a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Professional development opportunities

KeyResponsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintainaccuratemedical records andassistwith medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelinesat all times.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Calusa Veterinary Center

We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctors and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house labs, CO2 laser, endoscopy, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, cold laser therapy, underwater treadmill, and ultrasound. We also offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy, acupuncture, rehabilitation, and pain management. We are a full-service, AAHA accredited 24 hour GP and ER small animal practice with 10 doctors and a large staff serving our clients in the Boca Raton, FL area for the past 20+ years. Our 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility is unlike any other in the area. We blend modern medicine with time-tested practices to provide the highest quality care

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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