Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Stryker Corporation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

CE support

Job summary

Capital Veterinary Specialists in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for our emergency team. You’ll assist veterinarians, support surgical and diagnostic procedures, and help manage patient flow during busy shifts.

We offer a sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, ongoing learning through Thrive Pet Healthcare, and a collaborative, empathetic work environment focused on excellent care for pets and their families.

Qualifications

• Minimum: one year of recent experience in an emergency or specialty setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinic and maintain professional composure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures and maintain patient flow.
• Document medical records and assist with admissions/discharges.
• Communicate with clients about pet care and Thrive Membership options.

Skills

Emergency veterinary experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

Veterinary Technician- Emergency

Capital Veterinary Specialists

Jacksonville, FL

Available Shifts: Dayshift - 3 Twelves 7a-7p , Overnight - 3 Twelves 7p-7a

SIGN-ON BONUS: $2,500

COMPENSATION:

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Capital Veterinary Specialists, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At Capital Veterinary Specialists, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

Capital Veterinary Specialists is a high-quality practice equipped with the latest technology in beautiful and clean facilities. We offer excellent medicine, surgery, dentistry, laparoscopy, endoscopy, radiology, , ultrasound, laser and more. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment with a positive work/life balance. At Capital Veterinary Specialists, we invest heavily in our employee's long term health and happiness!

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Capital Veterinary Specialists is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Veterinary Technician you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Required: one year of recent experience in an emergency or specialty setting
• Commitment to working within a team environment
• Positive, will-do attitude!
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to multi-task in a busy work setting
• Professional demeanor and outgoing personality

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

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