Veterinary Technician

Community Veterinary Partners; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Plummer Pet Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for a full-time role. You will run exam rooms, assist doctors, obtain histories, and communicate with clients while performing IV placements, blood draws, and lab work.

The position requires strong teamwork, effective client communication, and a passion for high-quality patient care. Surgical and dental experience is a plus; expect a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• Strong room technician skills
• Comfortable with IV catheter placement and blood draws
• Dental experience preferred, including dental radiographs and COHATs
• Surgical and anesthesia experience is a plus
• Strong communication and client-service skills
• Dependable, organized, and comfortable working as part of a team
• Passion for providing excellent patient care

Responsibilities

• Running exam rooms and assisting doctors with appointments
• Obtaining patient histories and communicating with clients
• Placing IV catheters and drawing blood
• Collecting and running laboratory samples
• Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments
• Safely restraining and handling patients
• Taking radiographs and assisting with diagnostic procedures
• Preparing patients for procedures and monitoring recovery
• Maintaining accurate medical records and keeping treatment areas organized

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

IV catheter placement

Blood draws

Dental radiographs

COHATs experience

Surgical anesthesia support

Client communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Plummer Pet Hospital | St. Petersburg, FL

Pay: $17.00–$23.00/hour, based on experience

Schedule: Full-Time | Fixed 4-day schedule with every other Saturday and scheduled lunch breaks.

Join the Team at Plummer Pet Hospital

Founded in 2020, Plummer Pet Hospital is proud to provide high-quality, compassionate veterinary care to pets and families throughout the St. Petersburg community. Our goal is simple: deliver exceptional medicine while creating an experience where clients feel informed, supported, and confident in their pet’s care.

Our modern, state-of-the-art hospital is equipped to provide comprehensive veterinary services, including in-house diagnostics, digital X-ray, ultrasound, surgery, dentistry, and more. We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician who wants to utilize their skills, continue learning, and be part of a collaborative team committed to excellent patient care.

What You’ll Do

• Running exam rooms and assisting doctors with appointments
• Obtaining patient histories and communicating with clients
• Placing IV catheters and drawing blood
• Collecting and running laboratory samples
• Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments
• Safely restraining and handling patients
• Taking radiographs and assisting with diagnostic procedures
• Preparing patients for procedures and monitoring recovery
• Maintaining accurate medical records and keeping treatment areas organized

Surgical and dental experience is a plus , including surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, COHATs and dental radiographs.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• Strong room technician skills
• Comfortable with IV catheter placement and blood draws
• Dental experience preferred, including dental radiographs and COHATs
• Surgical and anesthesia experience is a plus
• Strong communication and client-service skills
• Dependable, organized, and comfortable working as part of a team
• Passion for providing excellent patient care

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Plummer Pet Hospital, you’ll have the opportunity to use your technical skills every day while continuing to grow as a veterinary professional. We value teamwork, quality medicine, and creating a positive experience for our patients, clients, and team.

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Technician looking for a full-time opportunity in St. Petersburg, Florida, we’d love to hear from you.