Veterinary Technician: Caring Role with Flexible Hours

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan (medical, dental &amp

401k match

Paid PTO

Parental leave

Disability options

Discounted veterinary care

Training and tuition support

Job summary

Westwood Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians and clients in a fast-paced hospital. You will restrain animals, stock rooms, sterilize tools, and monitor anesthesia while performing lab work and radiography. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with weekend availability.

Ideal candidates have current state licensure, prior veterinary experience, and a willingness to handle physically demanding tasks in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Must have current state licensure as a Veterinary Technician.
• Prior veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and handle physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in patient exams and procedures.
• Restrain animals when necessary and ensure safety.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies.
• Sterilize tools and maintain equipment functionality.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiography, and dental prophy.
• Laboratory analyses and client education; update patient files.

Skills

Customer service

Lift 40 lbs

On-site presence

Team communication

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Westwood Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians and clients in a fast-paced hospital. You will restrain animals, stock rooms, sterilize tools, and monitor anesthesia while performing lab work and radiography. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with weekend availability.

Ideal candidates have current state licensure, prior veterinary experience, and a willingness to handle physically demanding tasks in a busy environment.