Veterinary Technician

Meadowrun Affordable Pet Care; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations

401k Plan

Employee Discounts

Growth Based Bonuses

Job summary

Sarasota Veterinary Center is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician/Nurse to assist veterinarians in medical care of feline and canine patients. The role requires at least two years of experience and proficiency in anesthesia, lab work, and client communication.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, AVMA-accredited Vet Tech certificate or higher, and the ability to lift 30–50 pounds. Benefits include health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience assisting veterinarians with patient care and medical treatments.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with patient care and medical treatments.
• Administer medications and vaccines, collect and process in-house lab samples.
• Assist with anesthesia induction and monitoring, IV catheter placement, and surgical prep.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Initiative

Reliability

Compassion under stress

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AVMA accredited Vet Tech certificate

Bachelor's degree in veterinary field

3-5 years veterinary field experience

Tools

Windows-based computer systems

Digital radiology

Job description

We Love Pets and It Shows!

Sarasota Veterinary Center is seeking a skilled, experienced and caring Veterinary Technician/Nurse to provide assistance to the Veterinarians of the hospital in the medical care of its feline and canine patients.

Job Requirements for the Veterinary Technician position:

The right candidate should have at least two (2) years of experience assisting Veterinarians with patient care and medical treatments including:

Medication administration, vaccine administration, acquiring laboratory samples and processing in-house lab samples, anesthesia induction, IV catheter placement, monitoring anesthesia for surgical procedures, surgical preparation, hospitalized patient care, wound care, emergency care, restraint, laser therapy, digital radiology familiarity, euthanasia protocols, and possess the ability to communicate effectively with pet owners and medical staff.

Must be able to use Windows based computer systems, word processing, email, web search and type at least 25 words per minute. Basic math and writing skills are necessary. Safely lifting 30 to 50 pounds and proper ability to restraint animals are required as well.

Education:

A minimum of a High School Degree or G.E.D. is required, Certificate of Completion from an AVMA accredited school of Veterinary Technology or Bachelor's degree is preferred and or at least 3-5 years' experience working in the veterinary field.

Key Competencies for the job

require verbal and written Communication skills (English Required/Spanish Optional) including knowledge of medical terminology, professional personal presentation, client service principles and practices, information management, organization abilities, attention to detail, initiative, and reliability, compassion & stress tolerance.

Benefits:

• Highly Competitive Hourly Pay
• Employee Discounts on Veterinary Care and Products
• Growth Based Bonuses
• Paid Holidays & Paid Vacations
• Employer Matched 401k Plan
• Health Benefits