Veterinary Technician- ER / Overnights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Professional development

Job summary

Calusa Veterinary Center is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. The role requires nights (7 PM–7 AM) with rotating schedules, including holidays and weekends.

The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, and is passionate about improving the lives of pets and their owners. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Experience in client communication and veterinary procedures.
• 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 technical duties such as 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 care

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Lab work

Radiographs

IV catheter placement

Tools

Lab equipment

Radiography equipment

Anesthesia support tools

Job description

Veterinary Technician

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
• Professional development opportunities

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.
• 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.

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.