Veterinary Technician

Bartram Trail Veterinary Hospital; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice as a Certified Veterinary Technician in Saint Augustine, FL. This full-time position involves providing compassionate care, educating clients, and supporting veterinary procedures in a modern facility. Ideal candidates will be certified or in training, dedicated to high-quality veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Paid holidays

75% health insurance coverage

Pet care discounts

Uniform allowance

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be certified in Florida, or transferring certification.
• Experience in veterinary practices preferred.
• Compassionate and skilled in animal care.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients and team members.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia under supervision.
• Educate clients on preventative care and treatments.

Skills

Animal science

Medicine

Pharmacology

Communication

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Enrolled in accredited veterinary technician program

Job description

Join Our Team as a Certified Veterinary Technician!

Are you a compassionate and skilled Certified Veterinary Technician looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of animals and their owners? Do you share our passion for preventative care and high-quality veterinary medicine? We invite you to join our dedicated team at Bartram Trail Veterinary Hospital! If you're passionate about providing top-tier care in a modern, clean, and safe environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Position: Full-Time Certified Veterinary Technician

About Us:
Bartram Trail Veterinary Hospital is a progressive general practice that utilizes advanced equipment, such as multi-parameter anesthetic monitors, IV pumps, digital x-rays, laser therapy, ultrasound, and more. We are committed to providing high-quality care in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be certified in Florida, in the process of transferring their certification to Florida, or enrolled in an accredited veterinary technician program. CVT/LVT credentials are preferred, but equivalent practical experience will also be considered. Compensation will reflect the level of experience.

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Build positive, professional relationships with clients and team members.
• Maintain timely and consistent reporting for all shifts.
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of animal science, medicine, husbandry, pharmacology, and accurate drug/fluid dosage administration.
• Safely and effectively restrain animals and complete clinical laboratory tests.
• Educate clients on preventative care, vaccines, medications, diagnostics, and procedures.
• Educate clients on small animal nutrition, kcal energy calculations, and body condition.
• Be well-versed in various positioning techniques and obtain clear diagnostic radiography.
• Administer cold laser therapy treatments.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia under supervision.
• Assist in surgery preparation, scrub in, and provide support during procedures.
• Assist in dental COHATS, including documenting full oral assessments, obtaining full mouth dental radiographs, and cleanings, including ultrasonic scaling, manual cleaning, and polishing.
• Offer clear and empathetic communication regarding treatment plan options and surgical procedures.
• Deliver consistent, compassionate nursing care to patients.

Work Environment:

• You will spend the majority of your workday in the exam rooms, laboratory, pharmacy, treatment areas, and surgery suite, providing direct care to patients and supporting our veterinary team.

Shift Hours & Schedule:

• 4 Weekdays: Shift hours require arrival by 7:45 AM and estimated departure at 5:15 PM (including a 1-hour break).
• Rotating Saturdays: 7:45 AM - 1:15 PM.

Benefits:

• Full-time benefitsare available after a 90-day probationary period:
  • Paid holidays.
  • 75% health insurance coverage.
  • Pet care discounts.
  • Uniform allowance.
• Paid time off begins after 1 year of employment.
• Continuing education opportunities are encouraged and supported.

Full-time is considered 64+ hours in a bi-weekly payroll period.

How to Apply:

To expedite your application, please complete our official online application at Bartram Trail Veterinary Hospital - Join Our Team. If you are unable to attach a cover letter through the online form, please email it along with your resume to [e-mail]. To stand out, please include the word "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" in your cover letter.

We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team!