Veterinary Technician: Surgery & Dentistry, Flexible M-F

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package up to $500-$2,000

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kehoe Animal Clinic, located on Florida’s Space Coast, seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician to support outpatient care and procedural services including surgery and dentistry. You will balance exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support in a growing general practice.

The role emphasizes clinical knowledge, judgment, and compassionate client interactions across all hospital areas. Flexible, full-time with a 4/10 schedule and Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
• Anesthetic monitoring, and recovery
• Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
• Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
• Radiology positioning and safety protocols
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
• Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
• Accurate medical record documentation
• Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques

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

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Radiology safety

Medication administration

Lab testing

Medical record documentation

Low-stress handling

Job description

Kehoe Animal Clinic, located on Florida’s Space Coast, seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician to support outpatient care and procedural services including surgery and dentistry. You will balance exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support in a growing general practice.

The role emphasizes clinical knowledge, judgment, and compassionate client interactions across all hospital areas. Flexible, full-time with a 4/10 schedule and Monday–Friday hours.