Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Marion Veterinary Hospital in Ocala, FL seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support two-doctor practice serving small animals, pocket pets, reptiles and birds. Duties include triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care and anesthesia support in a busy clinical setting.

Must have at least 1 year of experience; strong communication with clients and team. Competitive pay $15.00–$18.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year veterinary assistant experience.
• Ability to restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, lab tests, radiographs; anesthesia monitoring a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administration of medications and effective communication of treatment plans with clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Job description

Marion Veterinary Hospital is the longest standing small animal practice in Ocala, Florida. We are a progressive, high-quality two doctor practice focusing on small animals, pocket pets, reptiles, and birds. Services we offer include preventative care, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, emergency and urgent care, in-house diagnostics, digital full body and dental radiology, acupuncture, boarding, and grooming. We are proud to be the only AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited practice in Ocala! Our goal is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care for each patient and to effectively communicate with every pet parent. We work closely with the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida-Gainesville (UF) for more complex medical and surgical cases. Locally, we refer after-hours emergencies to PETS (Pet Emergency Treatment Services), an overnight, weekend and holiday emergency hospital staffed by UF clinicians, residents, students, and staff.

Marion Veterinary Hospital is located in Ocala, the seat of Marion County, in north central Florida. We are the “Horse Capital of the World” and the countryside is filled with gently rolling hills and pastures. Ocala is a family-friendly city with a variety of restaurants, shopping, arts community, parks, and recreation. Gainesville is a short 45-minute drive, Orlando, and Tampa are just 90 minutes away, making them easily accessible with their international airports, shopping, dining and world-class entertainment and theme parks. Beaches on both the Gulf Coast and Atlantic Coast are accessible within a 2-hour drive, including the historical town of St. Augustine. Ocala is a great place to achieve work-life balance and call your home!

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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.

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistantwith a minimum of 1-year 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, andanesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Pay Range: $15.00-$18.00 per hour

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• 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
• Career Development Opportunities
• 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 background check.

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

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit here.

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