Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care with Growth & Benefits

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Bonuses

Job summary

Priority Pet Urgent Care in Wildwood, FL, is seeking a veterinary technician to join our new state-of-the-art clinic. You will perform triage, lab analysis, radiography, anesthesia administration, and nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients while communicating treatment plans to clients.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience, strong client communication skills, and a commitment to animal welfare in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years veterinary technician experience preferred but not required.
• Certified Veterinary Technician with FL license preferred but not required.
• Punctuality and reliability in scheduled shifts.
• Weekend shifts required.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe, low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in sample collection methods (blood, urine, fecal, skin).
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets safely and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; perform diagnostic imaging as needed.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases; monitor stability.
• Administer medications and communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Assist in surgical preparation and anesthesia management.
• Duties performed with attention to safety and professional ethics.

Skills

Veterinary technician

Clinical skills

Client communication

Lab sample collection

Radiography

Anesthesia administration

Teamwork

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (FL license preferred)

Job description

Priority Pet Urgent Care in Wildwood, FL, is seeking a veterinary technician to join our new state-of-the-art clinic. You will perform triage, lab analysis, radiography, anesthesia administration, and nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients while communicating treatment plans to clients.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience, strong client communication skills, and a commitment to animal welfare in a fast-paced setting.