Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Professional Development

Job summary

Animal Medical Clinic of Gulf Gate in Sarasota, FL is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to clients. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive hourly pay, and the opportunity to work closely with veterinarians in a busy practice.

Ideal candidates have experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Salary: $18.00-$20.00 an hour dependent on skills and experience

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8AM-5:30 PM, Rotating Saturdays 8AM-12 PM

Animal Medical Clinic of Gulf Gate is hiring a full-time Veterinary Techniciantoprovide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients.Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Vet Tech with Animal Medical Clinic of Gulf Gate

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time offand a 401(k) plan for full-time employees

• Professional development opportunities

KeyResponsibilities:

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.

• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.

• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates

• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.

• Maintainaccuratemedical records andassistwith medication dispensing.

• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.

• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelinesat all times.

Qualifications:

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.

• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Animal Medical Clinic of Gulf Gate

Animal Medical Clinic of Gulf Gate is a full-service veterinary practice serving dogs, cats, and their caretakers with a complete list of veterinary services in Sarasota, FL. Home to a fully-equipped veterinary facility, we maximize the care we provide with cutting-edge technology and modern amenities that support our doctors and staff in providing exceptional clinical care, boarding accommodations, and grooming services for our valued clients and patients.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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