Veterinary Technician — Surgery & Patient Care

amerivet; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE programs at no cost

Referral program

Career development opportunities

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

AmeriVet is hiring a Veterinary Technician to join our team and support veterinarians with surgery, anesthesia, and patient care. The ideal candidate will handle IV catheters, manage patient histories, and maintain a clean exam room environment.

We value strong animal handling, clear communication, and teamwork. AVMA-accredited program is preferred but not required, with opportunities for CE programs at no cost and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.
• Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with surgical procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and perioperative patient care.
• Safely place intravenous catheters.
• Obtain thorough patient histories and document medical records.
• Prepare exam rooms and keep them clean and organized.
• Collect lab samples and perform in-house diagnostics.
• Educate clients on medications, treatment plans, nutrition, and post-operative care.
• Monitor patients and report changes to the veterinarian.
• Maintain infection-control standards throughout the hospital.
• Provide excellent patient care and a welcoming client experience.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Teamwork

Vet tech experience

Education

AVMA-accredited Vet Tech program

Job description

AmeriVet is hiring a Veterinary Technician to join our team and support veterinarians with surgery, anesthesia, and patient care. The ideal candidate will handle IV catheters, manage patient histories, and maintain a clean exam room environment.

We value strong animal handling, clear communication, and teamwork. AVMA-accredited program is preferred but not required, with opportunities for CE programs at no cost and a supportive workplace culture.