Veterinary Technician: Surgery, Dentistry & Diagnostics

158492 Animal Hospital of Regency Park; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education

Bonuses

401(k) matching

Student loan help

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Regency Park in New Port Richey, Florida, is expanding our veterinary team and seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to support Dr. Aileen Simpson and our patients.

Join a hospital that blends compassionate care with advanced diagnostics and equipment, including a CT scanner and allergy testing, while you grow clinically. Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with exams, surgeries, dentistry, and patient records, plus strong communication

Qualifications

• Experience working as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant.
• Experience assisting with surgical and dental procedures is strongly preferred.
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills.
• Knowledge of veterinary clinical procedures and patient care.
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Veterinary Technician Certification or licensure as a CVT, RVT, or LVT is preferred but not required.
• Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
• Prepare for and assist with surgical and dental procedures.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Safely handle and restrain animals.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and prescribed treatments.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient records.
• Educate clients on medications, treatments, preventive care, and at-home instructions.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked hospital environment.
• Provide compassionate care and support to patients and their families.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Teamwork

Surgical assistance

Dental procedures

Clinical procedures

Education

AVMA-accredited program

CVT/RVT/LVT preferred

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

CT scanner

Job description

Animal Hospital of Regency Park in New Port Richey, Florida, is expanding our veterinary team and seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to support Dr. Aileen Simpson and our patients.

Join a hospital that blends compassionate care with advanced diagnostics and equipment, including a CT scanner and allergy testing, while you grow clinically. Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with exams, surgeries, dentistry, and patient records, plus strong communication