Veterinary Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k Match

Generous PTO

Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity

Work-life balance day off

Disability insurance options

Tuition assistance

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

American Veterinary Group is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician at Angel Animal Hospital and Boarding to provide exceptional patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor setting. The role involves assisting veterinarians, restraining animals, and maintaining equipment and supplies to support routine exams and procedures.

Ideal candidates are team players with strong communication skills, the ability to multitask, and a commitment to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must have strong client-facing communication and professional demeanor.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform tasks in a fast-paced clinic.
• In-person attendance is essential to support patient care and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
• Restrain animals when necessary and ensure their safety.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies; sterilize tools.
• Ensure equipment is in working order and monitor anesthesia during procedures.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, dental prophylaxis, radiography and basic lab work.
• Administer medications and update patient files; educate clients accordingly.

Skills

Customer service

Lifts 40 lbs

On-site work

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Angel Animal Hospital and Boarding

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 Technician's 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
• Prior experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service 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.

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