Veterinary Technician: Surgery & Dentistry | Flexible 4/10

Kehoe Animal Clinic; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Bonus package

Job summary

Kehoe Animal Clinic in Melbourne, FL is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our general practice team. You will support outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry, balancing exam room duties with hands-on procedures.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of veterinary technician or assistant experience, strong client communication, accurate medical records, and the ability to move between exam room and procedure support.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Experience with dental prophylaxis and radiography
• Accurate medical record documentation and patient care

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Assisting in surgery
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Anesthetic monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dental prophylaxis

Dental radiography

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Radiology safety

Medication administration

Medical record documentation

Low-stress handling

Client communication

Job description

Kehoe Animal Clinic in Melbourne, FL is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our general practice team. You will support outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry, balancing exam room duties with hands-on procedures.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of veterinary technician or assistant experience, strong client communication, accurate medical records, and the ability to move between exam room and procedure support.