Veterinary Technician

American Veterinary Group; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k Match

Generous PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Maternity Leave

Work/Life Balance day off

Disability options

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Courtenay Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in a busy, multi-doctor practice. You will assist with exams, restraining animals, preparing surgical suites, and performing clinical tasks.

This role requires on-site presence, ability to lift 40+ lbs, and a current state licensure. We value teamwork, patient care, and strong client communication.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles.
• Must be able to lift 40+ lbs and perform on-site duties as required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-doctor setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in examining and treating animals.
• Restrain animals during exams and procedures as needed.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies and sterilize tools.
• Maintain equipment, monitor anesthesia, and perform basic lab analyses.
• Educate clients and update patient files with care notes.

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Courtenay Animal Hospital

Reporting To: Anne Vanderhoof

Description

Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Technician helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills will include, but are not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Veterinary Technicians also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
• Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Be compassionate/caring
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Experience
• Must be able to lift 40+ lbs.
• This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws
• Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles

*Applicants with veterinary experience that are not Credentialed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to still apply, we have opportunities for veterinary professionals of all skill levels and we will appropriately assign you to our Senior Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, or other appropriate roles, if available.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians