Veterinary Technician

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sanford, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Riverwalk Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our supportive team and help deliver compassionate patient care. This role supports veterinarians, restrains patients, collects lab samples, records histories, assists with imaging, anesthesia, and nursing care.

We value open communication, ongoing learning, and teamwork. Pay ranges $18-$20/hr with full-time benefits; late-afternoon to evening hours and one weekend day required; seven days a week hours until 10 PM.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience preferred.
• Strong animal restraint and handling skills.
• Experience with laboratory sample collection, medical histories, and radiographs is a plus.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A team-first attitude and willingness to support coworkers.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• A self-starter mindset and desire to continue advancing your veterinary knowledge and skills.
• Ability to remain calm and compassionate in urgent or stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Safely restraining patients using low-stress handling techniques
• Triaging incoming veterinary patients and supporting efficient hospital flow
• Collecting and processing laboratory samples
• Obtaining accurate medical histories and maintaining patient records
• Assisting with diagnostic imaging and processing radiographs
• Providing nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients
• Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team
• Preparing patients for surgery and assisting with veterinary procedures
• Monitoring patients during anesthesia and recovery
• Communicating treatment plans and care instructions clearly with clients
• Supporting veterinarians and other team members in delivering exceptional veterinary care

Skills

Animal restraint

Multitasking

Communication

Customer service

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

At Riverwalk Animal Hospital, we believe exceptional veterinary care starts with a team that genuinely supports one another. We combine modern medicine with the welcoming feel of a small-town practice, creating an environment where pets, clients, and team members feel valued.

Our mission is to provide exceptional veterinary care while building lasting relationships with the families we serve. We focus on open communication, integrity, compassion, and staying current with the latest developments in veterinary medicine. We’re looking for a Veterinarian Technician who shares those values and wants to be part of a team where everyone’s contribution matters

At Riverwalk, our team works together in a family-like environment where we build each other up and recognize the important role every person plays. We hold weekly team meetings to stay connected and aligned, and we offer continuing education, hands‑on learning, and team‑building opportunities. As a Veterinarian Technician, you’ll have opportunities to grow your skills while working alongside a supportive veterinary team.

We provide a seamless blend of wellness and animal urgent care, and because we’re open seven days a week with extended hours and walk-in availability, every day brings something different.

As a Veterinarian Technician, you’ll play an important role in providing safe, compassionate patient care and supporting the flow of our veterinary hospital. Your responsibilities may include:

• Safely restraining patients using low-stress handling techniques
• Triaging incoming veterinary patients and supporting efficient hospital flow
• Collecting and processing laboratory samples
• Obtaining accurate medical histories and maintaining patient records
• Assisting with diagnostic imaging and processing radiographs
• Providing nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients
• Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team
• Preparing patients for surgery and assisting with veterinary procedures
• Monitoring patients during anesthesia and recovery
• Communicating treatment plans and care instructions clearly with clients
• Supporting veterinarians and other team members in delivering exceptional veterinary care

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced Veterinarian Technician who is compassionate, dependable, calm under pressure, and comfortable multitasking in a busy veterinary environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience preferred
• Strong animal restraint and handling skills
• Experience with laboratory sample collection, medical histories, and radiographs is a plus
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A team‑first attitude and willingness to support coworkers
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• A self‑starter mindset and desire to continue advancing your veterinary knowledge and skills
• The ability to remain calm and compassionate in urgent or stressful situations

Whether you want to become an expert in your current role or take the next step in your veterinary career, Riverwalk Animal Hospital will support your growth through hands‑on training, continuing education, and opportunities to learn.

If you’re looking for a Veterinarian Technician position where teamwork, professional development, and quality patient care truly matter, we’d love to meet you and show you what makes Riverwalk such a special veterinary team.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $18-$20/hr

Position Type: Full-time

Position requires late afternoon to evening availability. One weekend day required.

Hours of Operation:

We're open 7 days a week until 10 PM.

• Mon-Fri: 9:00AM - 10:00PM
• Sat: 12:00PM - 10:00PM
• Sun: 12:00PM - 10:00PM

We offer our staff:

• 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
• 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.