Veterinary Technician - Southside - Jacksonville, FL

Petfolk™ Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Veterinary Technician to join their innovative team in Jacksonville. This role focuses on enhancing the lives of pets and their owners through exceptional care and collaboration. With a commitment to Fear Free practices, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values lifelong learning and professional growth. Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes pet care and employee well-being, offering equity compensation, generous paid time off, and comprehensive health benefits. If you're ready to make a difference in the pet care industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Equity Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability

Fear Free Veterinary Certification

Continuing Education

Branded Figs Scrubs

Petfolk Swag

Employee Discount on Services

Qualifications

• 2+ years in the pet ecosystem with a focus on communication and collaboration.
• Must hold a valid Veterinary Technician license in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Assist the care team and work with pet parents to improve pet lives.
• Utilize high-end technology for exceptional patient care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Tech-Savvy

Fear-Free Handling

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Technician License in Florida

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Southside - Jacksonville, FL

Description

Join us on our journey to transform pet care and improve the health and happiness of Jacksonville's pets, pet parents, and veterinary caregivers. Our goal is lofty and requires confident, friendly, resilient professionals dedicated to making a difference in all the lives they touch each and every day. We are excited to open our Southside Pet Care Center in January!

Petfolk is recreating the veterinary journey from the ground up with technology and design at the very center. We’re revolutionizing how we work and take care of pets with beautifully crafted physical and digital spaces. We are bringing together people with the biggest hearts and brightest minds to make pet care the way we dreamt it could be.

As a Petfolk Veterinary Technician, you’ll be responsible for improving the lives of pets in the Jacksonville area by assisting the care team and working with pet parents. Veterinary Technicians will be utilized to their fullest extent and are expected to continue to learn and grow with Petfolk. High end technology, digital access to information, strong team relationships, and an extraordinary ecosystem of pet caregivers will equip you with the tools you need to thrive. Our collaborative staffing approach ensures that your position with Petfolk is tailored to your strengths and professional desires.

Our team members are the heart and soul of our mission, and are comfortable wearing a few hats. Ideal candidates share our core values, believe in Fear Free/force free handling, excel in communication, love to collaborate, are adept at implementing and executing gold standards, continually learn, grow, and explore possibilities. Our team enjoys connecting with pet parents and ensuring high-quality patient care with exceptional client experiences.

Requirements

• You love working with pets and people, and they love working with you even more
• Bilingual in Dog (Woof) and Cat (Meow)
• Tech-savvy, adaptable, and solutions focused problem-solver that thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Fear-free or low-stress handling ambassador
• Lifelong learning mentality
• 2+ years in the pet ecosystem
• Veterinary Technician license in Florida

Benefits

• Equity Compensation: At Petfolk we want employees to own equity in the company. As part of your compensation package, you will be offered stock shares that will grow in value over time.
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy: We believe everyone does their best work when they are able to pursue their non-veterinary passions and spend time with family, so we make time-off a priority.
• Paid Holidays: Family time and downtime are important! Petfolk provides paid holidays annually, with no expectations of on-call or overnights.
• Health Insurance: Your health is a top priority, so we offer medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees and dependents with multiple plan choices and generous contributions towards premiums for both the employee and dependents.
• Life Insurance & Disability: Petfolk offers Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D life insurance as well as short-term and long-term disability.
• Fear Free Veterinary Certification: Fear Free veterinary visits are core to the Petfolk philosophy, and we believe in treating all creatures with kindness and respect. Each team member will receive Fear Free training and certification at no cost.
• Continuing Education: Petfolk employees are encouraged to be life-long learners.
• Petfolk Dress Code: We like to look sharp, so all employees will receive branded Figs scrubs.
• Petfolk Swag: We will send you and your furry family members Petfolk branded swag to rep proudly.
• Employee discount on Petfolk services: We understand the stress and concern a sick pet causes. Petfolk proudly provides discounts on wellness and illness services, food, and medication for employee pets.

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