Veterinary Technician

Jacksonville Community Pet Clinic - Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Paid parental leave (up to 3 weeks)

Referral bonuses

Employee pet discounts

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacksonville Community Pet Clinic – Beach is seeking an Experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced team in Jacksonville, FL.

You will assist veterinarians, perform clinical procedures, manage patient records, and help deliver Fear Free, client‑oriented care.

We offer flexible scheduling, competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and generous paid time off, plus employee pet discounts.

Qualifications

• Hands-on veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting.
• Certification welcomed but not required.
• Strong technical and clinical skills in surgery, dentistry, radiology and lab work.
• Ability to stay calm in urgent situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with appointments, treatments, and patient care.
• Record thorough patient histories and vital signs.
• Perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, and support anesthesia.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with clients.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Clinical procedures

Patient handling

Client communication

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT)

Job description

Who we are:

Jacksonville Community Pet Clinic – Beach is Hiring an Experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician

Status: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: Flexible Monday through Friday schedule with rotating Saturdays. No nights or holiday hours.

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Jacksonville Community Pet Clinic – Beach is looking for an Experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. If you’re confident in your technical skills, thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, and love pets as much as we do, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re an established, long‑standing practice that values consistency of care and works hard to make high‑quality medicine accessible to our local community. We use Fear Free and Feline Friendly techniques to keep our patients as calm and comfortable as possible, and we create a positive, respectful environment for our clients, our patients, and our team.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Use your full skill set in surgery, dentistry, radiology, lab work, anesthesia monitoring, and technician appointments
• A Fear Free and Feline Friendly approach that puts patient comfort first
• An established practice built on trust, teamwork, and consistency of care
• A positive, respectful team that shares knowledge and supports each other’s growth
• The chance to make a meaningful impact by providing accessible, high‑quality medicine to our community
• Employee pet discounts that include our boarding and grooming services
• Support for your professional goals as a Veterinary Technician, including CE and tuition support

What You’ll Do

• Assist veterinarians with appointments, treatments, procedures, and patient care
• Obtain thorough patient histories and accurately record vital signs
• Provide safe, compassionate patient handling and restraint
• Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples
• Place IV catheters and assist with fluid therapy
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
• Run laboratory tests and assist with diagnostic procedures, including radiographs
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for surgical and dental procedures
• Support anesthesia monitoring, patient recovery, and post‑procedure care based on your experience and training
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient medical records
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients about patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive healthcare
• Use Fear Free and Feline Friendly techniques to reduce patient stress whenever possible
• Keep treatment and patient‑care areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for the day
• Collaborate with veterinarians and teammates to keep workflow efficient, and jump in wherever needed to support patients, clients, and coworkers

What You’ll Bring

• Previous hands‑on veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting
• Veterinary technician certification is welcomed but not required; Certified Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to apply
• Strong technical and clinical skills, with confidence in a fast‑paced hospital environment
• Experience with surgery, dentistry, radiology, laboratory procedures, patient monitoring, and technician appointments is preferred
• The ability to stay calm, organized, and efficient during urgent or stressful medical situations
• Excellent communication and client‑service skills, plus comfort balancing advanced technical work with client‑facing conversations
• Strong attention to detail and accurate medical record‑keeping
• Interest in Fear Free and Feline Friendly patient‑care techniques
• A positive, collaborative, team‑first attitude, with compassion for patients, clients, coworkers, and yourself
• A willingness to ask questions, share knowledge, and keep learning
• Dependability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic
• A genuine passion for veterinary medicine and the pets and people we serve

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full‑time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full‑time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short‑ and long‑term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child‑dependent life insurance (full‑time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full‑time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full‑time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Jacksonville Community Pet Clinic – Beach and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.