Veterinary Technician

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Dunnellon (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k Match

Generous PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Work/Life Balance day

Disability options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for Vet Techs

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) in Dunnellon, FL is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in a fast-paced, multi-doctor hospital. The role includes restraining animals, assisting during examinations, preparing and stocking rooms, handling anesthesia, lab work, radiography, and client education.

The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, reliability, compassionate communication, teamwork, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends; current state

Qualifications

• Professionalism, dependability, and clear communication in a hands-on environment.
• Energetic, animal-loving persona with strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Be compassionate and caring.
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Able to work individually and on a team.
• Self-starter who completes daily tasks independently.
• Prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in animal care and during examinations.
• Restrain animals when necessary and stock exam/surgery rooms with supplies.
• Sterilize tools, maintain equipment, and monitor anesthesia.
• Perform lab work, radiography, venipuncture, catheter placement, and patient education.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.

Skills

Customer service

Lift 40 lbs

Licensure as Vet Technician

Job description

Description

Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Technician helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills will include, but are not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Veterinary Technician's also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Location: Magnolia Animal Hospital

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
• Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Be compassionate/caring
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction
• Prior experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws
• Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles

Applicants with veterinary experience that are not Credentialed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to still apply, we have opportunities for veterinary professionals of all skill levels and we will appropriately assign you to our Senior Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, or other appropriate roles.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians