Veterinary Technician

Abqpetcarehospital; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus

401K

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Uniform allowance

Paid time off

Personal Pet Discounts

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Bradenton, Florida, is looking for a Veterinary Technician to provide skilled nursing care and support to veterinarians in a small-animal hospital. Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, monitoring patient vital signs, administering treatments, and maintaining hospital operations. Ideal candidates should have strong animal-handling and communication skills, with a preference for Credentialed Veterinary Technicians. Benefits include a signing bonus, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Strong animal-handling skills for both dogs and cats.
• Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Compassion, teamwork, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in examining, diagnosing, and treating dogs and cats.
• Monitor patient vital signs during anesthesia, surgery, recovery, and hospitalization.
• Administer medications, vaccines, treatments, and prescribed therapies.
• Perform routine nursing care, including fluid therapy and wound care.

Skills

Animal-handling skills

Communication skills

Veterinary medical terminology knowledge

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Job description

Overview

The Veterinary Technician provides skilled nursing care, technical support, and compassionate service to patients and clients in a small‑animal veterinary hospital. This role supports veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures while maintaining a safe and efficient clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care
  • Assist veterinarians in examining, diagnosing, and treating dogs and cats.
  • Monitor patient vital signs during anesthesia, surgery, recovery, and hospitalization.
  • Administer medications, vaccines, treatments, and prescribed therapies.
  • Perform routine nursing care, including catheter placement, bandaging, fluid therapy, and wound care.
• Diagnostics & Laboratory
  • Collect and process laboratory samples (blood, urine, feces, cytology).
  • Run in‑house diagnostic equipment and prepare samples for outside laboratories.
  • Perform radiographs safely and accurately, following safety protocols.
• Client Communication & Education
  • Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient status, home care, and preventive care.
  • Demonstrate and explain medication administration, post‑op instructions, and general pet care.
• Hospital Operations
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and equipment.
  • Stock supplies and assist with inventory management.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and infection‑control protocols.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred but not required; on‑the‑job trained technicians with experience considered.
• Strong animal‑handling skills for both dogs and cats.
• Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Compassion, teamwork, and strong communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to handle animals of varying sizes and temperaments safely.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work on feet for extended periods.

Additional Compensation

• Signing Bonus – $1000 for Credentialed, $500 for Non‑credentialed
• 401K
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Uniform allowance
• Paid time off / Paid Holidays
• Personal Pet Discounts

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

National Veterinary Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.