Experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Vetcor; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Miramar Animal Hospital in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician. This full-time role offers a negotiable salary based on experience, a 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The successful candidate will perform medical and surgical support across multiple areas. You’ll assist veterinarians, take histories, monitor patients, and maintain records while delivering Fear Free and Feline Friendly care.

Qualifications

• Hands-on veterinary technician experience required.
• Experience with Fear Free and Feline Friendly techniques preferred.
• Licensure welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with appointments, treatments, procedures, and patient care.
• Obtain thorough patient histories and record vital signs.
• Perform venipuncture, collect diagnostic samples, and assist with lab testing.
• Manage anesthesia monitoring and post-procedure care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate care instructions to clients.

Skills

Surgery

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory procedures

Patient monitoring

Technician appointments

Excellent communication

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

State veterinary technician license

Tools

Surgical instruments

Radiology equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Who We Are

Miramar Animal Hospital is Hiring an Experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician! We’re an established, long-term practice that values trust, teamwork, and consistency of care, and we’re proud to provide high-quality medicine that’s accessible to our local community. We work hard to create a positive, respectful environment for our clients, our patients, and our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Details

• Role: Experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: 4 day work week with rotating Saturdays
• Experience: Previous hands-on veterinary technician experience required

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

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Use your full skill set. As an Experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician here, you’ll work across surgery, dentistry, radiology, lab work, and technician appointments.
• Fear Free and Feline Friendly care. Low-stress techniques guide how we care for every patient.
• A team that values you. We support your professional goals and value the experience you bring.
• Consistency and trust. An established practice with a stable team and long-term relationships with our community.
• Pet perks. Discounts on services and products for your pets, including our boarding and grooming.
• Keep growing. Every Experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician on our team has a continuing education allowance 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 using Fear Free and Feline Friendly techniques
• Perform venipuncture, collect diagnostic samples, and assist with laboratory testing
• Place IV catheters and assist with fluid therapy
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for medical and surgical procedures
• Support anesthesia monitoring, patient recovery, and post-procedure care
• Maintain accurate, detailed medical records
• Communicate with clients about patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care
• Keep treatment areas clean, stocked, and ready, and pitch in wherever the team needs you

Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous hands-on veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting
• Strong technical and clinical skills, with experience in surgery, dentistry, radiology, laboratory procedures, patient monitoring, and technician appointments preferred
• Excellent communication and client-service skills
• Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeepingThe ability to stay calm, organized, and efficient during urgent situations
• A positive, collaborative, team-first approach
• Compassion and empathy for patients, clients, coworkers, and yourself
• A willingness to ask questions, share knowledge, and keep learning
• Interest in Fear Free and Feline Friendly techniques
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift [Weight] lbs with assistance
• Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required

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 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.