Veterinary Technician

Vetcor; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a fast-paced veterinary practice where your skills as a Veterinary Technician will shine. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced doctors, providing hands-on care for patients while expanding your knowledge in the veterinary field. You will play a crucial role in client education, surgical monitoring, and performing essential tasks like phlebotomy and digital radiography. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative practice values each team member's contribution, ensuring a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition Support Program

Health Insurance

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Allowance

Uniform Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

Pet Discounts

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a Veterinary Technician required.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors during patient visits and perform phlebotomy.
• Educate clients about procedures and treatments.

Skills

Veterinary Technician Experience

Phlebotomy

Client Education

Surgical Monitoring

Anesthesia Monitoring

Digital Radiography

Communication Skills

Ability to Lift 50lbs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Avimark

Job description

Who we are:

Miramar Animal Hospital is a fast moving three doctor practice looking to hire an experienced, highly motivated veterinary technician (full-time). We are seeking an individual who is looking to grow and expand their knowledge in the veterinary field as well as in the practice. Someone who is reliable, has good communication skills, willingness to adapt to a new environment, and a good attitude in the workplace is the ideal candidate.

Technicians work hands on with the doctors throughout each patient's visit and are expected to use their experience and knowledge to contribute to the team. You will also take direction from the doctor and work together to get the different tasks competed in a timely manner. Being able to work independently to meet each patient's needs is a must as well.

Technician Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Loading exam rooms and getting thorough histories during sick and wellness visits.

• Client education and willingness to answer any questions as well as go over different procedures or treatments being performed.

• Phlebotomy.

• Restraint.

• Obtaining Digital Radiographs.

• Filling medications and having a knowledge base of what each medication does and why it is being prescribed.

• IV catheter placement.

• Surgical and Anesthesia monitoring.

• Experience with performing dentals and taking dental radiographs.

• Ability to read fecal floats, ear cytologys, and urinalysis.

• Running in-house bloodwork.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/ GED

• 2 years’ experience as a Veterinary Technician

• Experience with Avimark preferred

• Reliable transportation to and from work

• Capable of lifting up to 50lbs

• Must be able to work rotating weekends/holidays

• Sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

Financial Benefits:

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance

• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan

• Flexible Spending Account

• 529 Savings Plan

• Tuition Support Program

• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision

• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance

• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child

• Sick Time / Paid Time Off

• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets

• Pet discounts on services and products

• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits:

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

• Professional development opportunities

• State license reimbursement

• VTNE exam fee reimbursement

• Continuing education allowance

• Uniform allowance

• Ability to join our vibrant Facebook community of other Vetcor employees

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Six paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee discount program

Think you’re the Veterinary Technician we’ve been looking for? Come join our team and see the difference we can make in the lives of our people and our patients!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Miramar Animal Hospital 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.