Veterinary Technician Experienced

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Miami Beach (FL); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Continuing education allowance

Paid CE hours

NAVTA test prep & credential support

Pet discounts & wellness perks

401(k) retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

VCA Alton Road Animal Hospital in Miami Beach, FL is seeking a compassionate, experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join a full-service practice. This hands-on role emphasizes patient care, anesthesia, surgery assistance, and collaboration with veterinarians and staff.

As part of a modern team, you will perform exams, vaccinations, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiography, lab work, and dental care while educating clients.

Formación

• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) with active licensure/registration.
• Experience in small animal practice and hospital-based care is preferred.
• Ability to assist with anesthesia, surgery, and patient monitoring.
• Strong communication with clients and team, and accurate medical records management.

Responsabilidades

• Performs physical exams, gathers patient history, and records vitals.
• Administers vaccines, medications, and treatments with accurate dosing.
• Places IV catheters, performs venipuncture, and manages fluids.
• Inducts, maintains, and monitors anesthesia for procedures.
• Assists in surgery, including spay/neuter and instrument prep.
• Performs radiography and in-house diagnostic workups.
• Supports dental procedures and dental radiographs.
• Educates clients on preventive care and at-home instructions.
• Maintains medical records and communicates with the care team.
• Supports patient comfort across a range of cases.

Conocimientos

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Radiography

Dental radiographs

Client education

Medical records management

Educación

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Herramientas

Radiography equipment

In-house laboratory equipment

Sterilization & prep tools

Descripción del empleo

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians

don't come along every day — and we know it.

VCA Alton Road Animal 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 Alton Road Animal Hospital, you'll be part of a full-service general practice team in Miami Beach, 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

$24.00 - $35.00 / hr based on skill set, experience and licensure status.

Schedule:

Full time (4) days, occasional Saturdays

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!

Take a moment to watch what life as a veterinary technician at VCA looks like, straight from a technician's point of view: https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

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.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

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

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!

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!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

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