Veterinary Technician - Sky Lake Animal Hospital

Suveto; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet care discounts

401K with match

VSOP stock ownership plan

Job summary

Sky Lake Veterinary Hospital in Miami, FL is seeking an experienced full-time Veterinary Technician to join our team. We are part of the Suveto network and pride ourselves on compassionate medicine of the highest quality.

Under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, you will perform medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures, take histories, assist with exams, venipuncture, imaging, and client education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• 3+ years of clinical veterinary hospital experience preferred.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work as part of a team.
• Proficient with veterinary software and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist doctors during appointments.
• Take client histories and record observations accurately.
• Perform venipuncture and in-house lab tests; relay results to owners.
• Provide nursing care and monitor hospitalized patients.
• Assist with admissions/discharges and client education.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested.
• Maintain clean, stocked treatment areas and record-keeping.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Adaptability

Veterinary terminology

Practice software

OSHA compliance

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Veterinary technician education (preferred)

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Sky Lake Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is looking for an experienced full-time Veterinary Technician t to join our Team! We are proud to serve the Miami, FL area for everything pet related.

At Sky Lake Veterinary Hospital, our singular goal is to provide compassionate medicine of the highest quality. We believe every patient is special and unique, deserving of individualized medical care. Communication, honesty and respect are the cornerstone of supporting the human-pet bond.

Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for performing basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
• Dispense veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience required, ideally some veterinary technician education.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to act as a team player.
• Basic veterinary medical terminology required.
• Must have proficient knowledge of veterinarian practice software
• Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Our employment package includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%. In addition, all full-time hospital team members receive VSOP® grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members. VSOP® is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.

Sky Lake Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.