Veterinary Technician

Humane Society Naples; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Veterinary discounts

Job summary

The Patty Baker Humane Society Naples (PBHSN) Veterinary Clinic is seeking candidates for the position of full time Veterinary Technician. This role is full-time (40 hours/week, Monday - Friday) with no weekends and offers a benefits package including medical/dental/vision, PTO, parental leave, and veterinary discounts.

Responsibilities include exams, surgeries and dentals, imaging, lab work, sterilization, and assisting with the Mobile Veterinary Clinic.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year employment as a veterinary technician or 2 years' experience as a veterinary assistant in a clinic or shelter setting
• Ability to take accurate histories
• Ability to perform injections and venipuncture
• Ability to restrain animals safely in a low-stress manner
• Basic familiarity with commonly used veterinary instruments and equipment
• Able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted
• Able to work well within a team
• Able to understand and follow directions
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Able to maintain a positive demeanor in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Pulse practice management software and Petpoint Health shelter management software preferred but not required
• English fluency is required. Ability to speak Spanish or Haitian Creole in addition to English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examinations of client companion animals, and/or shelter residents
• Surgery & dentals - anesthesia, pre-op and post-op care
• Imaging, such as radiographs and ultrasound
• Laboratory diagnostics
• Sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Feeding & notation of dietary and excretory habits of in-clinic animal patients
• Kennel cleaning and feeding of in-clinic patients
• Assist on the Patty & Jay Baker Mobile Veterinary Clinic

Skills

History taking

Venipuncture

Animal restraint

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Injections

Lifting 50 lbs

English fluency

Spanish/Creole pref

Education

Associate's Degree in veterinary technology

Tools

Pulse software

Petpoint Health

Job description

The Patty Baker Humane Society Naples (PBHSN) Veterinary Clinic is seeking candidates for the position of full time Veterinary Technician. We seek a caring, enthusiastic, skilled technician to join our team and make a difference in the lives of companion animals.

This is a full time position, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. No weekends.

Veterinary Technicians assist with:

• Examinations of client companion animals, and/or shelter residents.
• Surgery & dentals - anesthesia, pre-op and post-op care.
• Imaging, such as radiographs and ultrasound.
• Laboratory diagnostics.
• Sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Feeding & notation of dietary and excretory habits of in-clinic animal patients.
• Kennel cleaning and feeding of in-clinic patients.
• Assist on the Patty & Jay Baker Mobile Veterinary Clinic

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• At least 1 year employment as a veterinary technician or 2 years' experience as a veterinary assistant in either a clinic and/or shelter setting is required. An Associate's Degree from an accredited vet tech program may be substituted for paid experience.
• Ability to take accurate histories
• Ability to perform injections and venipuncture
• Ability to restrain animals safely in a low-stress manner
• Basic familiarity with commonly used veterinary instruments and equipment
• Able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted
• Able to work well within a team
• Able to understand and follow directions
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Able to maintain a positive demeanor in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Pulse practice management software and Petpoint Health shelter management software preferred but not required.
• English fluency is required. Ability to speak Spanish or Haitian Creole in addition to English is preferred.

Compensation

• Starting at $19.00. Additional compensation negotiable for a CVT or highly experienced veterinary nurse or veterinary technician.
• Generous benefits package including individual medical / dental / vision insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave and veterinary discounts.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. PBHSN values diversity and wants to increase the diversity of our team. We are an equal opportunity employer.