Veterinary Technician

ACACIA ANIMAL HOSPITAL, P.A.; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a full-service veterinary facility, where your passion for animal care will shine. As a Veterinary Technician, you'll provide essential support in medical and surgical procedures, ensuring the health and well-being of pets. With a commitment to exceptional service, you'll educate clients and maintain accurate records while enjoying comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and a supportive work environment. This role offers an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners, all while being part of a caring team that values your contributions.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Pet Discount

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Knowledge of common disease states and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide client communication and education on animal care.
• Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures.

Skills

Client Communication

Animal Handling

Veterinary Procedures

Record Keeping

Customer Service

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Job description

Acacia Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Veterinary Technician with Acacia Animal Hospital

As you join our mission to [mission statement] , expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve —medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays, days of PTO, and [other PTO, ie: birthday off, mental health day, sick leave] per year. Take the time you need to recharge.

Salary: $18.00-$20.00 Dependent on experience and skills

Schedule: 7AM-6PM Monday- Friday (shorter shifts available) and rotating Saturdays 7 AM- 4PM and Sundays 8AM-3PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.
• Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
• Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice’s products, programs, and services.
• Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.
• Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.
• Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.
• Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of Veterinary Technician experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Anclote Animal Hospital

Acacia Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility with over 45 years of experience. The professional and courteous staff at Acacia Animal Hospital strives to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for our highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients.

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