Veterinary Technician - Paddock Park Animal Care Center

PetVet Care Centers; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Team member discounts

CE stipend

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Paddock Park Animal Care Center in Ocala, Florida is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join the team. You will support hospital operations through patient care, examinations, nursing duties, and record-keeping, under the direction of the veterinarian.

The role features a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional weekends, providing patient care, client communication, and care coordination in a busy small-animal practice.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some veterinary field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients by taking vital signs and assisting during examinations.
• Assist with surgeries and provide nursing care and medications as directed by veterinarians.
• Maintain medical records and communicate with clients about patient status.
• Ensure safe, clean, and organized hospital environment and equipment.

Skills

Blood draw

Client communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Paddock Park Animal Care Center is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician to join their team in Ocala, Florida.

Position Overview

The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients. Duties include patient care, examinations, diagnostics, assisting during surgery, nursing care, feeding, supply management, triage, discharge, and record-keeping.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests, studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Apply full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients’ rooms, cages, and equipment, and observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database accurately and timely.
• Communicate with pet owners about the status of their patients, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Some experience in the veterinary field.

Preferred Skills (Nice To Have)

• Skilled in blood draw, admissions, and client communication.

Schedule

Monday through Friday from 8 AM–5 PM and every other Saturday from 7 AM–2 PM.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster).
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
• Team Member Pet Discounts.
• Emotional wellbeing support—including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP.
• CE stipends and career development resources.
• Grant Circle, a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship.
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.