Veterinary Technician: Compassionate Care & Growth

Bayshore Animal Clinic; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education and professional"

Mentorship and technician development

Career development opportunities

Employee pet care discounts

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement savings with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bayshore Animal Clinic in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or CVT to join our AAHA-accredited, Fear Free certified practice. You’ll support patients, clients, veterinarians, and teammates throughout the hospital, including examinations, treatments, and appointments.

The role offers mentorship, opportunities to grow skills, and a collaborative team. We value compassionate care, patient safety, and continuing education within a longstanding small‑animal practice.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician experience preferred.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital, animal hospital, general practice, or specialty setting.
• Hands‑on experience with animal restraint, venipuncture, laboratory work, medications, and patient care.
• Surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, and hospitalized patient experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and client service skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced clinical environment.
• Dependable, team‑oriented, and willing to jump in where needed.
• Commitment to Fear Free handling, patient safety, and compassionate care.
• CVT credential preferred, but not required for experienced Veterinary Assistants and Technicians.
• Ability and willingness to continue developing technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care, restraint, and veterinary nursing.
• Assist with examinations, treatments, procedures, and appointments.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and sample collection.
• Support in‑house laboratory diagnostics and patient monitoring.
• Assist with surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed.
• Monitor hospitalized and surgical patients.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Educate clients on medications, treatments, and home care.
• Support patient discharge and follow‑up communication.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well‑stocked treatment areas.
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians and the veterinary team.
• Step in where needed to keep the hospital moving during busy periods.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Veterinary hospital experience

Animal restraint

Venipuncture

Laboratory work

Patient care

Medication administration

Surgery assistance

Dentistry assistance

Anesthesia assistance

Fear Free handling

Teamwork

Communication

Client service

Education

CVT credential

Job description

Bayshore Animal Clinic in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or CVT to join our AAHA-accredited, Fear Free certified practice. You’ll support patients, clients, veterinarians, and teammates throughout the hospital, including examinations, treatments, and appointments.

The role offers mentorship, opportunities to grow skills, and a collaborative team. We value compassionate care, patient safety, and continuing education within a longstanding small‑animal practice.