Veterinary Technician

Bartram Trail Veterinary Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% employer-paid health insurance

401(k) with up to 4% employer matching

Pet care discounts

Uniform allowance

Continuing education support

Paid time off after one year

Job summary

Bartram Trail Veterinary Hospital in St. Augustine, FL seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our growing team.

A Florida CVT credential is preferred, but we will consider candidates transferring credentials, enrolled in a program, or with strong hands-on experience. Our technicians work closely with veterinarians and assistants to provide compassionate nursing care, perform in‑house testing, radiographs, anesthesia preparation, and client education.

Qualifications

• Florida CVT credential preferred or actively in process
• Experience or enrollment in accredited veterinary technician program considered
• Strong clinical skills and team-oriented approach required

Responsibilities

• Build positive, professional relationships with clients, patients, veterinarians, and team members
• Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients
• Calculate and administer medications and fluids as directed by the veterinarian
• Restrain patients safely for examinations and procedures
• Collect samples and perform in‑house lab testing
• Educate clients about preventative care, vaccines, medications, diagnostics, nutrition, and treatment recommendations
• Assist with surgery and anesthesia preparation and monitoring
• Maintain accurate medical records and shift documentation
• Maintain clean and organized treatment, laboratory, pharmacy, and surgical areas
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to keep patient care and hospital workflow running smoothly

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Ability to restrain dogs and cats

Attention to detail

Education

Florida CVT credential

Enrollment in an accredited vet tech program

Tools

In-house laboratory equipment

Digital radiography

Laser therapy equipment

Job description

We believe great veterinary medicine starts with a great team. We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our growing team.

A Florida CVT credential is preferred. We will also consider candidates who are currently transferring their credential to Florida, are enrolled in an accredited veterinary technician program, or have strong equivalent hands‑on veterinary experience.

We recognize that experience can look different from one technician to another. Compensation will reflect your experience, skills, education, and level of responsibility.

What You’ll Do:

Our technicians are an important part of the patient‑care team and work closely with our veterinarians and veterinary assistants.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Building positive, professional relationships with clients, patients, veterinarians, and team members.
• Providing consistent, compassionate nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients.
• Demonstrating strong knowledge of animal science, medicine, husbandry, pharmacology, and veterinary nursing.
• Accurately calculating and administering medications and fluids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Safely and effectively restraining patients for examinations, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures.
• Collecting samples and performing in‑house laboratory testing.
• Educating clients about preventative care, vaccines, medications, diagnostics, nutrition, and treatment recommendations.
• Discussing small‑animal nutrition, calorie requirements, and body condition with clients.
• Performing and documenting accurate diagnostic radiographs using appropriate positioning and technique.
• Performing cold laser therapy treatments.
• Preparing patients for anesthesia and monitoring anesthetized patients under veterinary supervision.
• Preparing for and assisting with surgical procedures, including surgical preparation and sterile technique.
• Assisting with dental COHAT procedures, including full oral assessments, full‑mouth dental radiographs, ultrasonic scaling, manual cleaning, polishing, and accurate dental documentation.
• Communicating treatment plan and surgical information clearly and compassionately with clients.
• Monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Recognizing changes in patient condition and communicating concerns promptly to the veterinarian.
• Maintaining accurate, timely medical records and shift documentation.
• Maintaining clean, organized treatment, laboratory, pharmacy, and surgical areas.
• Working collaboratively with the veterinary team to keep patient care and hospital workflow running smoothly.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

• Strong commitment to compassionate, high‑quality patient care.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain dogs and cats.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy veterinary environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately follow medical instructions, calculate medication and fluid dosages, and document patient care.
• Dependability and a positive, team‑oriented attitude.

Preferred:

• Florida CVT credential.
• Previous experience in a companion animal veterinary hospital.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring.
• Surgical experience.
• Dental experience, including dental radiography.
• Experience with in‑house laboratory equipment.
• Experience with digital radiography.
• Experience with laser therapy.
• Experience educating clients about preventative care and nutrition.
• Enrollment in or completion of an accredited veterinary technician program.

We Value Technicians Who:

• Take pride in their work.
• Notice the little things that make a difference in patient care.
• Are comfortable asking questions and continuing to learn.
• Communicate well with doctors and teammates.
• Can stay calm and organized during a busy day.
• Treat patients with patience and compassion.
• Treat coworkers and clients with respect.
• Want to contribute to a positive hospital culture.

Schedule:

This is a full‑time position.

Typical Schedule:

• 4 weekdays per week.
• Weekday shifts begin at 7:45 AM and generally end at 5:15 PM (including a 1 hour break).
• Alternating Saturdays.
• Saturday shifts begin at 7:45 AM and generally end at 1:15 PM

Full‑time employment is defined as a regular schedule of 64 hours or more per bi‑weekly pay period.

Please review the schedule requirements carefully before applying.

Benefits and Perks:

Full‑time employees are eligible for benefits after the 90‑day probationary period, including:

• 75% employer‑paid health insurance.
• Paid designated holidays.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer matching.
• Pet care discounts.
• Uniform allowance.
• Continuing education support.
• Opportunities to learn new skills and grow professionally.

Paid time off begins after one year of employment.

Continuing Education and Professional Growth:

We want our team members to continue developing their skills. Continuing education is encouraged and supported, and we welcome technicians who want to expand their knowledge in areas such as anesthesia, dentistry, surgery, diagnostic imaging, laboratory medicine, pain management, patient care, and other areas of veterinary medicine.

About Bartram Trail Veterinary Hospital:

Bartram Trail Veterinary Hospital is proud to serve St. Augustine, FL and surrounding areas. We are a progressive companion animal general practice with a full‑service veterinary hospital and boarding facility.

Our Hospital Utilizes Advanced Equipment and Technology, Including:

• Digital radiography.
• Ultrasound.
• Laser therapy.
• IV pumps.
• Multi‑parameter anesthetic monitoring.
• In‑house laboratory diagnostics.
• And more.

But technology isn’t what makes our hospital special, our people are!

We value teamwork, communication, compassion, accountability, and treating our patients, clients, and coworkers with respect.