Veterinary Technician Internal Medicine

VCA Animal Hospitals; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Continuing Education allowance

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine Team. This full-time role emphasizes meticulous patient care, anesthesia monitoring, and collaborative case management.

We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, continuing education, and a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation ranges from $24 to $28 per hour, based on skill and experience, with four 10-hour shifts per week.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary technicians with dedication and attention to detail.
• Strong focus on patient care and compassion.
• Ability to work as part of a supportive team.
• Experience with internal medicine settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compassionate patient care and maintenance of internal medicine equipment.
• Client education and care for patients.
• Hospitalization/ICU care and anesthesia monitoring.
• Radiology, laboratory testing, venipuncture and record keeping.
• Pharmacy duties and surgical assistance as needed.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Maintenance of Internal Medicine Equip

Client education and care

Hospitalization/ICU care

Anesthesia induction and monitoring

Surgical preparation and assisting

Radiology

Laboratory sample collection

Venipuncture & catheterization

Pharmacy

Medical record keeping

Job description

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine Team.

We are seeking experienced veterinary technicians who demonstrate dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong focus on patient care. Ideal candidates will possess solid technical skills along with genuine compassion for animals. If you are passionate about animals, take pride in providing top-quality care, and want to be part of a supportive team that truly supports one another, we would love to meet you.

Check out our website: https://vcahospitals.com/palm-beach-vet-specialists

About the Role

As an experienced Veterinary Technician , we want you to use your skills and knowledge to the fullest. Skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Maintenance of Internal Medicine Equipment
• Client education and care
• Hospitalization/ICU care
• Anesthesia induction and monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Radiology
• Laboratory sample collection and diagnostic testing
• Venipuncture, catheterization
• Pharmacy
• Medical record keeping

Schedule : Full-time (4) 10 hr shifts

Compensation : $24 - $28 / hr is based on skill set, and experience.

Why VCA

VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with home town care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.

We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the many benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Opportunities for learning, growth and advancement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Access to free mental health care, life assistance program, resources like Headspace, etc.
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians
• Tuition support and sponsorships including Veterinary Technology AAS, BAS completion and more
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT)
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships

About Us

Our team is committed to compassionate care, collaboration, and creating a positive environment for patients, clients, and staff alike. If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine and want to grow with a team that values empathy as much as excellence, this could be the place for you.

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists was established in West Palm Beach in 1998 and has flourished from a single-specialty practice into a full-service, multi-disciplinary, specialty-only practice.

We operate within a 32,000 sq. ft. facility, 24/7/365, which includes an in-house national reference laboratory, blood bank, and Education Center with a 125-seat auditorium and a conference room that provides continuing education programs to our staff and the local veterinary community. Our Advanced Imaging department offers on-site MRI, CT, C-Arm and Linear Accelerator (Halcyon).

We are proud that our team of board-certified specialists includes three Surgeons, three Internists, an Emergency and Critical Care Service, a Neurosurgeon, a Radiation Oncologist, and a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner. Our doctors work closely with our nurses and technical staff to provide optimal patient care, careful client service, and open dialogue with referring veterinarians.

We are a very integrated practice that uses a team approach to case consultation and management. You will enjoy a diverse and stimulating caseload while employing the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools.

West Palm Beach is located on the southeast coast of Florida, blessed with pleasant year-round weather and beautiful white-sand beaches. Urban, suburban, and rural living are all within a short drive of the hospital. Come live where people vacation!

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

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.