Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Sick time

Parental leave

CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Referral bonus

Job summary

Beachwood Animal Clinic in New Smyrna Beach, FL is a well-established, fast-paced general practice seeking a veterinary assistant with 1–2 years of experience to join our team. You will assist with restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, medications, and client communication in a collaborative environment.

We offer competitive pay ($16–$20/hr based on experience) and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision, paid time off, CE allowance, tuition reimbursement, and career

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years veterinary assistant experience.
• Compassionate, calm, team player with strong communication.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Experience with sample collection, medical histories, labs, radiographs and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• Self-starter eager to develop knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets during exams and procedures.
• Triage incoming patients and assist with nursing care.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and obtain histories.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging and anesthesia monitoring.
• Prepare and assist in surgery and administer medications.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly to clients.

Skills

Veterinary assisting

Compassionate team player

Strong communicator

Pet restraint

Multi-tasking

Sample collection

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Tools

Laboratory tests

Radiographs

Job description

Beachwood Animal Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast paced multi-doctor general small animal practice located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, High Speed Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, Ultrasonography, and acupuncture.

Beachwood Animal Clinic is located in New Smyrna Beach, a small-town surfers dream. The proximity of Orlando allows for easy commute to Disney/theme parks. Volusia County public schools are excellent, making it an ideal area to raise a family! Popular activities in the area include beaches, paddle boarding, surfing, boating, and fishing New Smyrna Beach is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance.

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-2 years experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $16-$20 based on experience

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.
• Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.