Veterinary Technician

Sumter County Animal Hospital; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

Sumter County Animal Hospital in Wildwood, Florida is seeking a Veterinary Technician with a minimum of 2 years of experience. You will be involved in triage, lab work, imaging, anesthesia, and patient nursing care, while communicating clearly with clients.

We offer a supportive team, opportunities for continuing education, and comprehensive staff benefits. Pay ranges from $16 to $19 per hour, based on experience, with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as Veterinary Technician.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker, strong communicator.
• Able to properly restrain pets.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases; anesthesia monitoring.
• Communicate treatment plans with clients; surgical preparation and assistance.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm demeanor

Team player

Multi-tasking

Strong communicator

Pet restraint

Tools

Radiography

Laboratory testing

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

Sumter County Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast paced 1 doctor small animalpractice located in Wildwood, Florida. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, High Speed Dentistry, Cold Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body radiology, OFA certification, Acupuncture, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding and more. We strive for low stress, compassionate care in all interactions with our patients, to foster a sense of safety and trust we want coming to the clinic to be good experience for everyone.

Sumter County Animal Hospital is located in Wildwood, Florida which is just outside of the growing The Villages Community. We are only 45 minutes away from Orlando. There are endless activities within the Orlando metropolitan area including theme parks, restaurants, and concerts. Also, within 30 minutes are endless state parks and recreation areas with ample nature trails, springs, beaches, and lakes. Popular activities include food and wine at Epcot, Harry Potter World at Universal, Horse shows at the Florida Horse Park, or Glass bottom boat tour in Silver Springs State Park. There are endless activities within an easy commute making the area a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance. Sumter county is an “A” school district making it an ideal area to raise a family!

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage 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, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Technician with a minimum of 2-years experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $16.00 - $19.00/hr BASED ON EXPERIENCE

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

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