Veterinary Technician — Growth & Benefits

Colony Plaza Animal Hospital; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Colony Plaza Animal Hospital in The Villages, FL is hiring a Veterinary Technician / Assistant. The team embraces a Whole Person Approach with a living wage, top-tier benefits, mental health support, and continuous education.

Eligible for revenue sharing; growth opportunities exist for skill development and community service. Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, taking histories, administering medications, handling records, and supporting anesthesia procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years related experience or training; RVT preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Check patient medical records and histories; enter into computer and file.
• Take medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintain client educational materials.
• Admit and discharge patients.
• Process and log prescription refills in-house; coordinate with pharmacies.
• Monitor hospital patients and log vitals.
• Administer medications as needed.
• Place catheters and perform blood draws.
• Restrain and assist the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient assessment

Vital signs

Blood draws

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred

Job description

Colony Plaza Animal Hospital in The Villages, FL is hiring a Veterinary Technician / Assistant. The team embraces a Whole Person Approach with a living wage, top-tier benefits, mental health support, and continuous education.

Eligible for revenue sharing; growth opportunities exist for skill development and community service. Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, taking histories, administering medications, handling records, and supporting anesthesia procedures.