Veterinary Technician

Vetcor; North Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

tuition support

referral bonuses

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

PTO

employee pet discounts

uniform allowance

Job summary

Bayshore Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team in Florida. The role offers a full-time schedule with weekday hours and no evenings, weekends, or holidays, supporting high-quality surgical and medical care for our patients.

We offer strong financial rewards, professional growth, and a culture that values teamwork, fear-free handling, and exceptional client service. Candidates should be compassionate, dependable, and ready to contribute to a supportive

Qualifications

• Previous Veterinary Technician experience.
• Veterinary Technician licensure is welcomed.
• Strong patient handling and restraint skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate notes.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with routine examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Assist with surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring.
• Obtain patient histories and vital signs.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Educate pet owners about care and medications.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain efficient workflow.

Skills

Vet Tech experience

Licensure welcomed

Strong patient handling

Detail-oriented

Job description

Who We Are

Position Details

Bayshore Animal Hospital is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Technician!

Role: Experienced Veterinary Technician

Status: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Wednesday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM; No Weekends

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching
• tuition support
• referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
• up to three weeks of paid parental leave
• generous PTO
• employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition:

• Quarterly team bonuses
• continuing education allowance
• state license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• professional development opportunities
• uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate:

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• employee discount program

Looking for a Veterinary Technician Role Where Great Medicine and Work-Life Balance Go Hand-in-Hand?

Bayshore Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team! We are committed to providing the highest quality surgical and medical care to our patients while delivering exceptional service to the people who love them.

We're looking for someone compassionate, dependable, self-motivated, and passionate about veterinary medicine. You'll have opportunities to use your existing technical skills, keep developing professionally, and be encouraged to bring your best self to work every day.

We also know that happy, healthy team members are essential to exceptional patient care. That's why we've built a positive clinic culture with a schedule designed to support a healthy work-life balance—including no evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Why our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• No evening shifts
• No weekend shifts
• No holiday shifts
• Consistent weekday hospital hours
• A positive, supportive clinic culture
• A team that believes exceptional patient care starts with caring for one another
• Monthly team meetings that encourage open communication and collaboration
• Opportunities to continue learning and developing your technical skills
• Professional development and continuing education support
• A hospital that encourages Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques
• A collaborative environment where teamwork and mutual respect matter
• A workplace where your individual strengths and contributions are appreciated
• The opportunity to practice high-quality surgical and medical care
• Meaningful relationships with patients, clients, and coworkers

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do

As a Veterinary Technician at Bayshore Animal Hospital, you'll be an essential part of our clinical team and work closely with our veterinarians to provide compassionate, high-quality care.

• Assist veterinarians with routine examinations, treatments, and medical procedures
• Assist veterinarians with surgical procedures
• Obtain patient histories, vital signs, and other relevant clinical information
• Safely handle and restrain patients during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Utilize Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques to promote patient comfort and safety
• Perform laboratory testing and prepare diagnostic samples
• Administer medications, injections, vaccines, and treatments under the direction of a veterinarian
• Provide attentive nursing care to hospitalized patients
• Monitor patients and communicate changes in condition to the medical team
• Assist with surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, and postoperative care based on experience and training
• Maintain complete and accurate patient medical records
• Educate pet owners about animal care, medications, treatments, and veterinarian recommendations
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients throughout their pets' care
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked treatment and patient-care areas
• Collaborate with veterinarians and teammates to maintain an efficient daily workflow
• Take ownership of responsibilities and follow through to achieve positive outcomes

What You'll Bring

We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician who combines strong clinical skills with compassion, dependability, and a team-first approach.

• Previous Veterinary Technician experience
• Veterinary Technician licensure is welcomed
• Strong patient handling and restraint skills
• Experience assisting veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Experience supporting surgical procedures and patient care
• Comfort performing laboratory testing and collecting diagnostic samples
• Knowledge of medication, injection, vaccine, and treatment administration
• Experience providing nursing care to hospitalized patients
• Strong attention to detail and accurate medical documentation skills
• Excellent client communication and education skills
• A commitment to Fear Free and low-stress patient handling
• The ability to work effectively in a busy clinical environment
• A compassionate and empathetic approach to patients, clients, coworkers, and yourself
• Dependability, professionalism, and self-motivation
• The confidence to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities
• A positive and supportive approach to teamwork
• A willingness to communicate openly, ask questions, and collaborate with teammates
• Enthusiasm for continued learning and professional growth
• A genuine passion for pets and veterinary medicine

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

At Bayshore Animal Hospital, we want you to develop as a veterinary professional while still having the time and energy to enjoy your life outside of work.

Our consistent weekday schedule means no evenings, weekends, or holidays, giving you the predictability that can make a meaningful difference in your work-life balance.

Inside the hospital, you'll find a team that values communication, collaboration, and mutual respect. Monthly team meetings create dedicated opportunities to share ideas, communicate openly, and work together to make our hospital even better.

You’ll also be encouraged to keep learning, strengthen your technical skills, and take ownership of your role. Because around here, appreciating one another isn’t something we want printed on a motivational poster—it’s something we want our team members to experience every day.

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you're an experienced Veterinary Technician looking for a hospital where you can practice high-quality medicine, continue developing your skills, and work with people who genuinely appreciate and support one another, we'd love to meet you.

Bring your compassion, experience, and passion for veterinary medicine. We'll provide a collaborative environment, opportunities to keep growing, and a schedule that leaves room for life outside the hospital.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Bayshore Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We're committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels comfortable being their authentic self, experiences a true sense of belonging, and is empowered to reach their highest potential.