Veterinary Technician

PriorityPet Urgent Care; Middleburg (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and matching

Life & supplemental insurance

HSA

FSA

Paid vacation and sick time

Bereavement leave

Parental leave

CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Referral bonus

Personal pet discounts

Job summary

Priority Pet Urgent Care in Middleburg, FL is opening a new state-of-the-art clinic. We are seeking experienced veterinary technicians and assistants to join our medical team, with duties including triage, anesthesia management, radiology, and patient nursing care.

This role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment, with a schedule that includes late afternoons and evenings.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of professional veterinary experience preferred.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal hazards.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals safely and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging and surgical procedures.
• Administer medications and monitor anesthesia.
• Communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Maintain medical records and hospital operations.

Skills

Animal restraint

Triage of patients

Lab sample collection

Diagnostic imaging

Nursing care

Medication administration

Client communication

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Safety & infection control

Education

CVT certification

Licensed/Certified eligibility

Tools

Radiography equipment

Anesthesia machines

Job description

Company Description

We are excited to announce the brand new Priority Pet Urgent Care state‑of‑the‑art clinic here in Middleburg, FL opening in late August 2026! We’ll be available for urgent care pet needs every day from 3 pm – 11 pm. We are eager and ready to serve the local community and their pets and are currently looking for veterinary technicians and assistants to build our medical care team. The Priority Pet Urgent Care mission is committed to providing easy‑to‑access quality care with a promise that their pets are our priority. We value teamwork, compassion, and excellence, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Animal restraint
• Triage of incoming patients
• Collection and analysis of lab samples
• Diagnostic imaging
• Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
• Administration of medications
• Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
• Surgical preparation and assistance
• Anesthetic management
• Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases
• Opportunities for virtual and hands‑on training and continuing development

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary technicians, 2+ years professional experience preferred but not required (CVT highly preferred)
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low‑stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods (blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens)
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with exposure to animal‑related hazards

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401(k) and matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation and sick time for all employees
• Paid bereavement program
• Paid parental leave program
• Competitive compensation and shift differential opportunities
• Continuing education allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition reimbursement program available to any AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career development opportunities
• Referral bonus program for most positions
• Additional benefits may also be available (e.g., personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent on a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full‑time employment status versus part‑time status.