Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Carevet; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Revenue sharing program

Job summary

CareVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician for Furever Vets Central Urgent Care & Pet Resort in Jacksonville, FL. You will support emergency service doctors, manage records, take histories, monitor vital signs, and assist during procedures.

We value teamwork, a strong work ethic, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced hospital. Full-time staff receive comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–2 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination.
• RV T certification preferred but not required; willingness to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Check patient records and medical histories; enter data in system.
• Take medical histories and vital signs from patients.
• Administer medications and monitor patients.
• Assist doctors during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred

Job description

Emergency Veterinary Technician
Furever Vets Central Urgent Care & Pet Resort

Summary: [Hospital Summary]

We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Members career journey.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters in computer and files.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.*
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.*
• Admits and discharges patients.*
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.*
• Monitoring hospital patients and logging vital signs.*
• Administering medications to patients as needed.*
• Placing catheters and performing blood draws.*
• Restraining and assisting the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.*
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods
• Other duties as assigned.

*Denotes an Essential Function

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi-task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered Veterinary Technicians in[STATE] are preferred, not necessarily required. We are open and willing to train the right candidate.

All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including:

• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance