Veterinary Technician

Connecting Hearts Management LLC; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Tuition sponsorship

Unlimited continuing education

Community event participation

Annual salary raises

4-day work week

Birthdays off

Family-feel environment

Job summary

Connecting Hearts Management LLC in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida is seeking a Veterinary Technician. This role involves providing high-quality service while educating clients about animal care and performing essential medical tasks. Ideal candidates will be compassionate and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and tuition sponsorship for a Veterinary Technology Associate's Degree. The schedule is 40 hours per week with expectations for weekend availability, and the position offers a supportive, family-like work environment.

Qualifications

• Confident and professional demeanor is essential.
• Experience with financial estimates is preferred.
• Ability to lift animals, including over 40lbs, with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Educate clients on animal care.
• Assist with phlebotomy and anesthetic procedures.
• Maintain medical records and perform diagnostic samples.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Restraint techniques

Education

Veterinary Technology Degree

Job description

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.
• 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

• Phlebotomy techniques for canines and felines
• Abdominal, thoracic, orthopedic and dental radiology
• 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

...and much more!

BENEFITS

• Health insurance
• Vision 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
• 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 attitude4-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
• Must be available to work every other weekend
• 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.