Veterinary Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package up to $500-$2,000

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kehoe Animal Clinic, located on Florida’s Space Coast, seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician to support outpatient care and procedural services including surgery and dentistry. You will balance exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support in a growing general practice.

The role emphasizes clinical knowledge, judgment, and compassionate client interactions across all hospital areas. Flexible, full-time with a 4/10 schedule and Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• 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

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

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Radiology safety

Medication administration

Lab testing

Medical record documentation

Low-stress handling

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: $20-22 per 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
• Personal pet discount

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

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+ yearsof 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.

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.