Veterinary Technician

American Veterinary Group; Newberry (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k Match

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Professional Growth

Job summary

American Veterinary Group's AVC (Animal Vet Clinic) in Newberry, FL is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians in patient care and client service in a busy, multi-doctor animal hospital.

You will restrain animals during exams, stock rooms, sterilize tools, perform venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, radiography, lab work and educate clients. On-site presence, ability to lift 40 lbs, and current state licensure required.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience is required.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs or more.
• On-site presence is essential for patient care and team coordination.
• Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in patient examination and procedures.
• Restrain animals during examinations as needed.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies; sterilize tools.
• Administer venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, and lab work.
• Educate clients and update patient records.

Skills

Prior Customer Service Experience

Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

In-person attendance essential

Current state licensure for Veterinary

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Application Deadline: 4 September 2026

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: AVC (Animal Vet Clinic)

Reporting To: Practice Manager

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