Veterinary Technician: Hands-On Surgery & Patient Care

Northeastanimalhospital; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Roth retirement plan

Tuition support

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Education reimbursement

Referral bonus

Pet care benefits

Job summary

Northeast Animal Hospital in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. In this hands-on role you’ll assist veterinarians with exams, anesthesia, surgeries, and patient care while delivering compassionate service to clients.

This full-time position offers a generous benefits package, ongoing CE support, and opportunities to specialize in radiology, dentistry, and anesthesia.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Technician required.
• Comfort with anesthesia, surgery, dentistry and radiology.
• Strong nursing and technical skills with client communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and equipment for appointments and procedures.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments and surgeries.
• Monitor anesthesia and post‑operative patient care.
• Perform in‑house lab testing and radiographs.
• Educate clients on preventive care and home care.

Skills

Vet nursing

Anesthesia skills

Surgery assistance

Radiology

Laboratory diagnostics

Client education

Medication handling

Job description

Northeast Animal Hospital in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. In this hands-on role you’ll assist veterinarians with exams, anesthesia, surgeries, and patient care while delivering compassionate service to clients.

This full-time position offers a generous benefits package, ongoing CE support, and opportunities to specialize in radiology, dentistry, and anesthesia.