Veterinary Technician- Surgery Department

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Palm Beach Gardens is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join their team. The role entails supporting veterinarians, assisting in surgeries, and maintaining comprehensive medical records. The ideal candidate will have one year of experience in a specialty setting, strong communication skills, and a positive, can-do attitude. This position offers numerous benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and scholarship opportunities.

Benefits

Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave

Top-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet perks including free exams and discounts

401k with employer contribution

Continuing education and development support

Qualifications

• At least one year of recent experience in an emergency or specialty setting is preferred.
• Commitment to a team environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care.
• Assist with hospital functions to maintain productivity.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Technician for Surgery Department - Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. We are part of Thrive Pet Healthcare. We empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself, with a network of 400 clinics offering outstanding learning, career opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support.

Veterinary Specialty Hospital provides a high-quality practice with the latest technology in clean facilities. We offer medicine, surgery, dentistry, laparoscopy, endoscopy, radiology, chemotherapy, ultrasound, laser and more, with an emotionally intelligent work environment and a positive work/life balance. We invest in our employees’ long-term health and happiness.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Veterinary Specialty Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our patients, from hands-on care of outpatient treatments and laboratory tests to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist with hospital functions to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with state Veterinary Practice Acts for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional needs.
• Maintain relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and keep treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs clean, sterile, and organized.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members when appropriate.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Prefer one year of recent experience in an emergency or specialty setting
• Commitment to working within a team environment
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to multi-task in a busy work setting
• Professional demeanor and outgoing personality

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career through comprehensive learning and skill-building programs. You can develop your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our library of continuing education courses – ThriveU
• Live, virtual workshops to develop leadership skills
• A program to teach the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our distance learning program
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

With many locations nationwide, you can explore different specialty hospital environments. Join us to provide your best care at a clinic rooted in its community and bolstered by Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits — our care in action

We provide benefits that support mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement for humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance with health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses
• Continuing education and development support through free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where everyone belongs and feels empowered.

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