Veterinary Technician

Sarasota Veterinary Center; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Bonuses

Health benefits

Paid holidays & vacations

401k plan

Job summary

Sarasota Veterinary Center is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician/Nurse to assist veterinarians in medical care for feline and canine patients in Sarasota, FL. The role includes maintaining records, assisting with exams and procedures, and coordinating with owners to support preventive care.

The team emphasizes compassion, accountability, respect and enthusiasm, offering a fun, supportive environment with above-average pay and great benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary technician experience.
• Saturdays on rotation required.
• Experience in advanced surgery is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record client and patient information.
• Advise and educate clients on preventive care.
• Perform routine procedures including blood draws and IV catheter placement.
• Administer vaccines or other treatments as directed by DVMs.
• Admit patients, provide estimates and release forms.
• Perform laboratory evaluations and record results.
• Fill and refill prescriptions.
• Position pets and process digital radiographs.
• Surgical prep, monitoring, and pack/gown repack.
• Perform dental hygiene procedures under supervision.

Skills

Ability to work with others

Companion animal handling experience

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Avimark

Digital X-ray Systems

Microsoft Office

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.

Want to have fun at work and help pets and their owners? Our culture is all about having fun while educating pet owners and treating their pets to live their best life! We pay above average and offer great benefits!

Our culture sets us apart with both our clients and our staff. We sum our culture up in 4 words: Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Enthusiasm or CARE for short.

Our clients love us because we treat our team and our clients like family and it shows!

Sarasota Veterinary Center is seeking a full-time technician to join our team in providing exceptional care and superior service to the pets of Sarasota Florida and it's surrounding communities.

Our veterinary facility is a full-service small animal hospital which provides medical, soft tissue surgery and dental services. We have in-house laboratory, digital radiology, and much more!

We are looking for a friendly and knowledgeable person to add to our amazing team of professionals and perform the many essential functions of a veterinary technician.

A Brief Summary of the VeterinaryTechnician Role In Our Hospital:

• Collect and record information about the client and patients.
• Advise, educate and explain our recommendations for preventative care.
• Perform routine procedures (including blood draws & placement of IV catheters, etc.).
• Administer vaccines or other treatments as directed by our DVMs.
• Admit patients, provide estimates and release forms.
• Perform laboratory evaluations and record results.
• Fill and refill prescriptions.
• Working knowledge of Avimark In-House Equipment, Digital X-ray Systems, Avimark Veterinary Software, Microsoft Office, Email, Internet and blood machines.
• Position pets, take and process digital radiographs.
• Surgical prep, monitoring, clean up and repack of surgical packs and gowns.
• Perform dental hygiene procedures under the supervision of our DVMs.

Qualifications and Skills:

This position is available for part-time or full-time applicants. Professional, mature, hard-working individuals who have an ability to work with others is required. This position is open to technicians who enjoy working with companion animals and their owners in a professional, challenging setting, yet a relaxed and focused environment. Saturdays on rotation are required for this position.

Excellent competitive wages depending upon experience and skill level.

Previous veterinary technician experience (minimum 1 year or more) required. Highly skilled technicians with advanced surgery experience are encouraged to apply!

Benefits:

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Employee Discounts on Veterinary Care and Products
• Growth Based Bonuses
• Health Benefits
• Paid Holidays after 90 days & Paid Vacations after 1 year
• Employer Matched 401k Plan after 90 days

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary:Based on Experience Level

Education:

• High school or equivalent required

License:

• Not required in Florida but is nice to have. We don’t require or even expect this, however we do pay accordingly for an applicant who is a CVT.

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses
• Pet Discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Great work environment

Hours per week: 30-40

We look forward to meeting you and gaining another outstanding team member!