Veterinary Technician – Growth, Teamwork, Evening Shifts

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sanford, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Riverwalk Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our supportive team and help deliver compassionate patient care. This role supports veterinarians, restrains patients, collects lab samples, records histories, assists with imaging, anesthesia, and nursing care.

We value open communication, ongoing learning, and teamwork. Pay ranges $18-$20/hr with full-time benefits; late-afternoon to evening hours and one weekend day required; seven days a week hours until 10 PM.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience preferred.
• Strong animal restraint and handling skills.
• Experience with laboratory sample collection, medical histories, and radiographs is a plus.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A team-first attitude and willingness to support coworkers.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• A self-starter mindset and desire to continue advancing your veterinary knowledge and skills.
• Ability to remain calm and compassionate in urgent or stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Safely restraining patients using low-stress handling techniques
• Triaging incoming veterinary patients and supporting efficient hospital flow
• Collecting and processing laboratory samples
• Obtaining accurate medical histories and maintaining patient records
• Assisting with diagnostic imaging and processing radiographs
• Providing nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients
• Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team
• Preparing patients for surgery and assisting with veterinary procedures
• Monitoring patients during anesthesia and recovery
• Communicating treatment plans and care instructions clearly with clients
• Supporting veterinarians and other team members in delivering exceptional veterinary care

Skills

Animal restraint

Multitasking

Communication

Customer service

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

Riverwalk Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our supportive team and help deliver compassionate patient care. This role supports veterinarians, restrains patients, collects lab samples, records histories, assists with imaging, anesthesia, and nursing care.

We value open communication, ongoing learning, and teamwork. Pay ranges $18-$20/hr with full-time benefits; late-afternoon to evening hours and one weekend day required; seven days a week hours until 10 PM.