Veterinary Technician Certified

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education allowance

NAVTA membership support

Scholarships and discounts on programs

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

VCA Carrollwood Cat Hospital in Tampa, FL seeks a Certified Veterinary Technician to deliver hands-on patient care across wellness, diagnostics, anesthesia, and surgery. You will work with a team of veterinarians to provide high-quality care in a modern hospital setting.

The role offers full-time scheduling with occasional Saturdays. Compensation ranges from $15 to $23 per hour, dependent on skill set, experience, and licensure status.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Certified Veterinary Technician credential.
• Experience with small animal medicine and anesthesia preferred.
• Strong client communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical exams, gathers histories and vitals for the veterinary team.
• Administers vaccines, medications, and treatments with accurate dosing.
• Places IV catheters, venipuncture, and manages fluid therapy.
• Inducts and monitors anesthesia for procedures, tracking vitals.
• Assists in surgery and prepares instruments and sterilization.
• Performs radiography and in‑house lab work (bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal exams).
• Supports dental care including cleanings and radiographs.
• Educates clients on preventive care and home care instructions.
• Maintains medical records and communicates with veterinarians.
• Supports patient comfort across routine and complex cases.

Skills

Compassionate care

Certified Veterinary Technician

Anesthesia support

Surgery assisting

Patient assessment

Vital signs & history taking

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician credential

Tools

Radiography

In-house lab work

Job description

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians don't come along every day — and we know it. VCA Carrollwood Cat Hospital is looking for a compassionate, experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join a team that values your skills, respects your expertise, and gives you the tools to actually use them. This is a hands‑on role where your skills and experience will be put to real use — patient care, treatment support, anesthesia, surgery assisting, and everything in between. As a CVT at VCA Carrollwood Cat Hospital, you'll be part of a full-service general practice team in Tampa, FL, gaining hands‑on experience across wellness car, diagnostics, and surgical procedures, - working alongside experienced veterinarians and a dedicated care team using modern diagnostic technology in a hospital built on excellence, high-quality patient care, and a collaborative, team‑based approach to medicine. It's an environment made for CVTs who want to keep learning, stay challenged, and grow their technical skills across the full spectrum of small animal medicine.

Compensation: $15 - $23.00 / hr based on skill set, experience and licensure status. Schedule: Full time, occasional Saturdays.

Learn more about us here: https://vcahospitals.com/carrollwood-cat

Certified Veterinary Technician Responsibilities

• Performs and assists with physical exams, gathering patient histories and vitals for the veterinary team
• Administers vaccines, medications, and treatments as directed, with accurate dosing and documentation
• Places IV catheters, performs venipuncture, and manages fluid therapy
• Inducts, maintains, and monitors anesthesia for routine and surgical procedures, tracking vitals throughout
• Assists in surgery, including spay/neuter and other routine procedures, along with instrument prep and sterilization
• Performs radiography and basic diagnostic imaging, along with in‑house lab work (bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal exams, etc.)
• Provides dental care support, including cleanings, polishing, and dental radiographs
• Educates clients on preventive care, nutrition, medications, and at‑home care instructions
• Maintains accurate medical records and communicates clearly with veterinarians and the care team
• Supports patient comfort and handling across a wide variety of routine and more involved cases

VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package

• Career Growth & Education
• $750 / year continuing education allowance for CrVTs
• Up to 16 paid continue education hours per year
• VCA-sponsored Veterinary Technician National Exam + employer-paid test prep
• Paid yearly NAVTA membership & state credential renewal
• VCA-sponsored scholarships and generous discounts to Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program
• Woof University: free, RACE-approved CE, training and job support webinars on demand
• Free subscriptions to Vetfolio and Plumb's online formulary, plus substantial VETgirl savings
• Unlimited access to Mars Veterinary Health library (2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks)
• Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities
• Time Off & Family Support
• Paid vacation (2 weeks for CrVTs) and paid sick days
• Paid parental leave & fertility benefits
• Paid bereavement days
• Health & Wellness
• Free mental health support through the Cigna Life Assistance Program & Lyra
• Free Headspace subscription (meditation and sleep support)
• Perks for You & Your Pets
• Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets, including free vaccines
• Discounted Hills or Royal Canin pet food delivered to your home
• 3 pairs of scrubs per year
• Compensation & Financial Security
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
• Multiple, flexible health insurance plans to fit your needs
• 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance ...and more!

Benefits

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

Why VCA

VCA is one of the largest networks of animal hospitals in the country — but you'd never know it from the way we operate. Every hospital keeps its own identity, its own team, and its own culture, while giving you access to the resources, mentorship, and career opportunities of a national organization behind you. You get the best of both: the tight‑knit feel of a local practice and the backing, benefits, and growth potential of an industry leader. We're genuinely invested in your career — not just your job. From continuing education to credential support to nationwide transfer opportunities if life takes you somewhere new, we build the kind of support system that helps technicians build real, lasting careers, not just punch a clock. This is a place where your work is seen, your growth is prioritized, and your future in this field actually matters to us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.

For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

About VCA Animal Hospitals

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world‑class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting‑edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 board‑certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our. Join us.