Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Referral bonus

Job summary

Groves Veterinary Hospital in Florida is seeking veterinary staff to deliver compassionate medical care, triage patients, perform diagnostic imaging, manage anesthesia, and communicate treatment plans to clients. The role includes surgical preparation, nursing care of hospitalized cases, and ongoing professional development.

We offer comprehensive benefits, opportunities for training, and a supportive team culture focused on high standards of care for pets and their families.

Qualifications

• Duties require patient-facing veterinary care and client interaction.
• Experience with routine and emergency veterinary procedures is beneficial.
• Ability to communicate treatment plans clearly to clients.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage, lab sample collection and analysis, diagnostic imaging, nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases, med administration, communication of treatment plans.
• Surgical preparation and assistance, anesthetic management.
• Must handle unpleasant odors/noises and potential exposure to bites or contagious diseases.

Skills

Pet care

Client communication

Medical/nursing care

Anesthetic management

Tools

Diagnostic imaging

Laboratory analysis

Job description

When you truly love a pet, they're more than just an animal - they're family. Every laugh, every tail wag, every memory created with them is priceless. At Groves Veterinary Hospital, we understand that bond deeply. Its why we've devoted our lives to building something extraordinary: a hospital where compassionate care meets gold-standard medicine.

Groves is not just a veterinary clinic - it's a calling. A place where every pet and every person who walks through our doors is treated like family. Where standards aren't just met - they're raised. Where innovation and empathy go hand in hand. From routine wellness to emergency care, our systems mirror the precision and excellence of cutting-edge human hospitals.

Our team? Hand-selected for their skill, heart, and dedication. These are the people you want caring for your beloved companion - people who don't just work in veterinary medicine, but live for it. And our reputation speaks for itself: we've been chosen twice by the University of Florida to mentor future veterinary leaders through their prestigious Practice Management Clerkship Program.

We promise every client the same thing: that we will always strive to raise the bar in veterinary medicine. Because your pet means the world to you - and that means the world to us.

To learn more about us visit: Groves Veterinary Hospital

Job Description

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

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.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $23-$25/hr

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 pre-employment screening.
• 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 https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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