Veterinary Technician- ER / Overnights

Veterinary Practice Partners; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and a 401(k) plan

Job summary

Calusa Veterinary Center in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional service to our clients.

You will assist veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement, and maintain medical records. The role emphasizes compassionate animal handling and clear client communication in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal handling

Clinical assessment

Safety compliance (DEA/OSHA)

Job description

Salary: $23.00-$28.00 dependent on skill and experience

Schedule: Nights 7 PM-7AM, Rotational scheduling, Holiday and weekends

Calusa Veterinary Center is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients.

Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Vet Tech with Calusa Veterinary Center

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees

Key Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintainaccuratemedical records andassistwith medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications:

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Calusa Veterinary Center

We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctors and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house labs, CO2 laser, endoscopy, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, cold laser therapy, underwater treadmill, and ultrasound. We also offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy, acupuncture, rehabilitation, and pain management. We are a full-service, AAHA accredited 24 hour GP and ER small animal practice with 10 doctors and a large staff serving our clients in the Boca Raton, FL area for the past 20+ years. Our 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility is unlike any other in the area. We blend modern medicine with time-tested practices to provide the highest quality care

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.