Veterinary Technician

Connecting Hearts Management LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Tuition sponsorship

Continuing education opportunities

4-day work week

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider in Orlando is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician to join their team. This full-time position offers extensive training in animal care and medical procedures. You'll enjoy a supportive environment with benefits like health insurance, 401(k) matching, and several days off per week. Responsibilities include customer service, animal assistance, and maintaining medical records. If you love working with animals and want to grow in your career, apply today!

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary environment is preferred.
• Must be able to lift animals over 40lbs with assistance.
• Willingness to learn and utilize computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to clients.
• Assist in animal medical procedures and care.
• Maintain records and handle paperwork.

Skills

Compassionate and empathetic

Confident communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Detail-oriented

Comfortable with animals

Education

Veterinary Technology Associate's Degree

Job description

WHO WE NEED

We LOVE to train! We are looking for an individual who...

• Is compassionate and empathetic.
• Is able to maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
• Conducts themself in a confident and professional manner at all times.
• Is comfortable learning and utilizing computer systems.
• Comfortably restrains pets, even when pets are nervous and frightened.
• Enjoys educating clients.
• Has confidence in their communication skills.
• Takes initiative to keep busy, learn more, and to make improvements.
• Has experience with preparing financial estimates and reviewing them with a client.
• Calmly and effectively works as part of a team under emergency circumstances.
• Is detail-oriented.
• Physical effort: Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40lbs). Walks or stands for extended periods of time, frequently works in a bent position.
• Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratched and contagious diseases.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Expansive customer service skills
• Phlebotomy techniques for canines and felines
• Abdominal, thoracic, orthopedic and dental radiology
• Ultrasonography
• Dental scaling and polishing
• Medical record-keeping
• Canine and feline animal restraint
• Animal anatomy and physiology
• Canine and feline animal diseases and conditions
• Anesthetic preparation, intubation, and anesthetic monitoring
• Diagnostic sampling and analysis: fecal flotation, urinalysis, skin scraping, cytology, fungal culture, PCV, blood smear, fine needle aspirate, and more!
• Medical terminology
• Pharmacology
• Emergency and critical care
• Vaccines and vaccination schedules
• Fluid therapy procedures
• Basic grooming services
• IV catheter placement in canines and felines
• Laser therapy
• Leadership skills

...and much more!

BENEFITS

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Discounts on veterinary care, daycare, boarding and grooming for personal pets
• Tuition sponsorship for a Veterinary Technology Associate's Degree from Penn Foster College
• Advancement opportunities
• Unlimited continuing education opportunities
• Tickets to local sports games, including Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and Icemen
• Participation in community events, fundraisers and donation drives
• Annual salary raises based upon performance, growth and attitude
• 4-day work week (enjoy 3 days off!)
• Birthdays off!
• Family-feel environment
• Routine goal-setting and individualized attention towards achieving personal and professional goals

Schedule requirements

• 40 hours per week
• 4 days per week
• Must be available to work every other weekend
• Overtime available
• Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

At Forever Vets Animal Hospital, we believe in giving the best service to our community in whatever way we can serve. As a Veterinary Technician, you are expected to follow the hospital’s mission in providing the best customer service possible to all our clients while performing all previously-stated duties.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance