Veterinary Technician

sandbridgevet; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandbridge Veterinary Hospital in Saint Augustine is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join our compassionate team. You will handle patients safely, support preventative care and vaccines, assist with emergency and surgical care including IV catheter placement, and perform in-house diagnostics such as radiographs, phlebotomy and lab work.

You will document patient records succinctly, communicate clearly with clients and staff, and help maintain a positive clinic culture that

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary technician in a clinical setting.
• Ability to safely handle patients and restrain as needed.
• Proficiency with vaccines, emergency and surgical support, and in-house diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Handle safe and effective patient restraint and transport.
• Assist with preventative care, vaccines, and IV catheter placement.
• Support radiographs, phlebotomy, and in-house lab work.
• Maintain clear, compassionate communication with clients and staff.
• Document patient records succinctly and accurately.

Skills

Safe patient handling

Vaccines knowledge

Emergency care

Surgical care assistance

Diagnostics

Radiographs

Phlebotomy

In-house lab work

Client communication

Documentation

Job description

At Sandbridge Veterinary Hospital, we are passionate about the care we provide our patients and clients. Our goal is to provide the finest quality care over our patients' lifetime and establish a permanent bond between our clients and our fantastic staff of compassionate and qualified veterinary professionals. When you join our family, you will be helping to create healthier lives for countless pets and their families.

We are ready to hire an experienced veterinary technician. As an experienced veterinary technician, you know what it takes to be successful. Some of the skills that we are looking for with this particular opportunity include:

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Competency in emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement
• Diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy and sample collection, and in-house lab work
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff.
• Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions.

Our veterinary technicians are well-utilized and highly valued for their role in our daily operations, and we aren’t shy about showing our appreciation. Our team enjoys scheduling that supports a proper work-life balance and a positive clinic culture that encourages you to be your awesome self.