Veterinary Technician / Assistant

CareVet at Skylark; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CareVet at Skylark in Ocala, FL is seeking a Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join the team. The role involves patient history taking, vital signs, administering medications, and assisting veterinarians during exams and anesthesia in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with 1–2 years of related experience. Florida RVT certification is preferred but training is available for the right person.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1–2 years related experience or training is expected.
• Florida RVT certification preferred but not required.
• Willingness to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Check patient medical records and enter data.
• Take medical histories and vital signs.
• Maintain client educational materials efficiently.
• Admit and discharge patients.
• Process and log prescription refills in-house or via pharmacy.
• Monitor hospital patients and log vitals.
• Administer medications as needed.
• Place catheters and perform blood draws.
• Restrain and assist doctor during exams and anesthesia.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years related experience

Registered Vet Technician in FL preferred

Tools

Vet software

Job description

Veterinary Technician / Assistant
Carevet At Skylark, Ocala, Fl

Position:Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Location: Ocala, FL

Job Id:5132

# of Openings:1

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 Floridaare 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