Veterinary Technician

Kehoe Animal Clinic; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Bonus package

Job summary

Kehoe Animal Clinic in Melbourne, FL is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our general practice team. You will support outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry, balancing exam room duties with hands-on procedures.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of veterinary technician or assistant experience, strong client communication, accurate medical records, and the ability to move between exam room and procedure support.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Experience with dental prophylaxis and radiography
• Accurate medical record documentation and patient care

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Assisting in surgery
• 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

Anesthetic monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dental prophylaxis

Dental radiography

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Radiology safety

Medication administration

Medical record documentation

Low-stress handling

Client communication

Job description

Kehoe Animal Clinic 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
• Assisting in surgery
• 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: $20-22per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a flexible, full-time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday, no weekends!

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
  • Anesthetic monitoring, and recovery
  • Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
  • Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Radiology positioning and safety protocols
  • Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
  • Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
  • Accurate medical record documentation
  • Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques

Why choose Kehoe Animal Clinic ?

Located on Florida's beautiful Space Coast, Kehoe Animal Clinic is a welcoming,growing companion animal practice known for delivering high-quality, affordable care in a warm, team-focused environment. With the recent addition of another veterinarian to our team, we are continuing to expand and are excited to welcome new team members who are passionate about providing exceptional patient care. We offer a wide range of services, including wellness care, dentistry, surgery, acupuncture, and laser therapy in a modern, well-equipped facility.

Our culture is built on compassion, teamwork, mentorship, and growth. We strive to create a workplace where every team member feels supported, respected, and empowered to develop their skills and advance their career.

If you're looking for a clinic that feels like home—where your voice matters, your skills are valued, and you'll have opportunities to grow alongside a thriving team—we would love to meet you.

No weekends. Supportive team. Growing practice. Room to grow.

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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

$20 - $22 USD

Kehoe Animal Clinic 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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