Veterinary Technician

Animal HealthCare Center; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Bonus program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Animal HealthCare Center in Florida is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry. You will balance exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support in a dynamic general practice.

This role offers a flexible, full-time schedule with 5/8 shifts, Monday-Friday and occasional Saturday coverage, along with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 1+ years veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
• Proficiency in surgical assistance and aseptic technique
• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
• Radiology positioning and safety protocols
• Medication administration
• Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
• Accurate medical record documentation
• Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
• Client education and communication

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Surgical assistance

Aseptic technique

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Radiography positioning

Medication administration

Lab testing

Medical records

Client communication

Patient handling

Tools

IDEXX labs

Laser therapy

Job description

Animal HealthCare Center is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment - balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands‑on procedural support. We value experienced technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care.

In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $19-23per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a flexible, full-time position, with a 5/8 schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday, with 2 Saturday shifts per month .

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: Up to $500-$2,000 depending on experience and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
  • Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Radiology positioning and safety protocols
  • Medication administration
  • Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
  • Accurate medical record documentation
  • Safe, low‑stress patient handling and restraint techniques
  • Client education and communication

Why choose Animal HealthCare Center?

You’ll be joining a true 3‑doctor practice that performs a wide range of soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures, allowing you to fully utilize your technical expertise while leading and supporting your team. We are a tech‑driven hospital that values efficiency, collaboration, and high standards of patient care. Our friendly, easy‑going team promotes mentorship, growth, and teamwork, and you’ll work with advanced equipment including laser therapy, digital X-rays, in‑house IDEXX labs, and dental radiographs to deliver exceptional care.

Located in sunny Lake Worth, Florida, our hospital serves the western Palm Beach County community with compassion, excellence, and a family‑like culture. When you join our team, you’re stepping into a leadership role within a practice that values your voice, growth, and professional development.

This is a good‑faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$19 - $23 USD

Animal Healthcare Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applicants to voluntarily self‑identify demographic information for compliance and reporting purposes. Completion of this form is entirely voluntary and refusal to provide this information will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.