Veterinary Technician — 4-Day Week & Career Growth

Community Veterinary Partners; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Plummer Pet Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for a full-time role. You will run exam rooms, assist doctors, obtain histories, and communicate with clients while performing IV placements, blood draws, and lab work.

The position requires strong teamwork, effective client communication, and a passion for high-quality patient care. Surgical and dental experience is a plus; expect a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• Strong room technician skills
• Comfortable with IV catheter placement and blood draws
• Dental experience preferred, including dental radiographs and COHATs
• Surgical and anesthesia experience is a plus
• Strong communication and client-service skills
• Dependable, organized, and comfortable working as part of a team
• Passion for providing excellent patient care

Responsibilities

• Running exam rooms and assisting doctors with appointments
• Obtaining patient histories and communicating with clients
• Placing IV catheters and drawing blood
• Collecting and running laboratory samples
• Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments
• Safely restraining and handling patients
• Taking radiographs and assisting with diagnostic procedures
• Preparing patients for procedures and monitoring recovery
• Maintaining accurate medical records and keeping treatment areas organized

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

IV catheter placement

Blood draws

Dental radiographs

COHATs experience

Surgical anesthesia support

Client communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Plummer Pet Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for a full-time role. You will run exam rooms, assist doctors, obtain histories, and communicate with clients while performing IV placements, blood draws, and lab work.

The position requires strong teamwork, effective client communication, and a passion for high-quality patient care. Surgical and dental experience is a plus; expect a collaborative, patient-focused environment.