Veterinary Technician

Paws Bay Animal Hospital LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Paws Bay Animal Hospital LLC in Tampa, Florida, is seeking a Veterinary Technician for a part-time position starting March 31, 2025. Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, performing technician exams, conducting lab duties, and maintaining records. A CVT license is preferred, but non-licensed experience is acceptable. Position offers shifts on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 am to 6 pm and includes risks associated with animal handling. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of veterinary procedures and ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• CVT license preferred; minimal non-licensed Veterinary Technician experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during appointments, procedures, and surgery/anesthesia.
• Perform technician examinations.
• Conduct laboratory duties.
• Maintain medical record notation.

Skills

Knowledge of procedures for receiving, treating, and scheduling patients

Knowledge of sterilization techniques for instruments and materials

Ability to work independently

Critical thinking to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions

Education

CVT license preferred

Non-licensed Veterinary Technician experience

Job description

Position

Veterinary Technician – nonexempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Opening March 31, 2025 at Paws Bay Animal Hospital.

About the Hospital

Paws Bay Animal Hospital is a new privately owned hospital located in a modern facility with 4 exam rooms, a dental suite, treatment and lab areas, and a surgery room. In‑house labs use Idexx equipment (blood analyzers, urine Sedivue, digital cellular analyzer for cytology) and we have a Digital Idexx radiology machine and handheld dental radiology unit. High‑quality anesthesia monitoring equipment is available in both surgical areas.

Schedule and Hours

• Initially part‑time, operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
• Additional days will be added as we become busier.
• Shifts: 8 am – 6 pm with 1 hour lunch.
• Closed on major holidays.

Education and Experience

CVT license preferred.
Non‑licensed Veterinary Technician experience minimally necessary.

Major Duties

• Assist veterinarians during appointments, procedures, and surgery/anesthesia.
• Provide in‑patient and out‑patient care.
• Perform technician examinations.
• Conduct laboratory duties.
• Administer treatments, drug dosages, and dispensing.
• Support surgery duties including anesthesia and monitoring.
• Perform dentistry.
• Maintain medical record notation.
• Perform housekeeping duties throughout the facility.
• Handle administrative tasks such as call backs, inventory awareness, OSHA compliance.
• Assist with customer service duties, including answering phones, triage calls, and scheduling appointments.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of procedures for receiving, treating, and scheduling patients.
• Knowledge of ordering medical supplies and laboratory requests.
• Knowledge of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment care.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques for instruments and materials.
• Knowledge of standardized procedures.
• Knowledge of English language structure, meaning, spelling, composition rules, and grammar.
• Ability to work independently and accept direction on assignments.
• Critical thinking to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.

Physical Effort / Demands

• Bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk, listen frequently; work in bent positions.
• Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Use strength or agility to capture and restrain stronger, active animals.
• Frequently lift or move up to 50 lb; occasionally handle dogs over 150 lb.
• Assistance provided by animal handlers for larger animals.

Work Environment

• Exposure to hazards associated with aggressive patients, infected animals, controlled substances, unpleasant odors, noises, scratches, bites, animal wastes, and contagious diseases.
• Follow federal and state animal health laws and regulations, including OSHA and DEA.
• Job description may be updated with additional duties without notice.