Veterinary Technician

Our
non-profit
veterinary hospital is seeking a skilled, experienced and caring _
Veterinary Technician/Nurse_
to provide assistance to the Veterinarians of the hospital in the medical care of its feline and canine patients... and sometimes pigs... and a few rabbits
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This is a full-time position that includes weekends, evenings and holidays
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We are an extremely busy non-profit veterinary hospital located in Carrollwood. We perform upwards of 60 surgical procedures a day, a full schedule of exams and a walk-in vaccine clinic.

We need very hard working, motivated individuals who love a challenge and have a deep compassion for animals in need.

We are looking for service minded individuals with knowledge in general small animal medicine, surgery and emergencies.

• Medication dosages and administration
• Vaccine administration
• Acquiring laboratory samples and processing inhouse lab samples
• Anesthesia induction and monitoring for surgical procedures
• IV catheter placement
• Dental scaling
• Surgical preparation
• Hospitalized patient care
• Wound care
• Emergency care
• Animal restraint
• Laser therapy,
• Digital radiology familiarity
• Euthanasia protocols,
• Client communication & sales.

Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with pet owners and medical staff.

Safely lifting up to 50 pounds and proper ability to restraint animals are required as well.

Key Competencies for the job requires verbal and written communication skills (English/Spanish preferred) including knowledge of medical terminology, professional personal presentation, client service principles and practices, information management, organization abilities, attention to detail, initiative, and reliability, compassion & stress tolerance.

Education:

A minimum of a High School Degree or G.E.D. is required. Associates degree, CVT, LVT and/or 2-5 years' experience working in the veterinary field preferred.

Benefits:

Our robust benefit package includes Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision Insurance, Discounted Pet Service/Products, Paid Vacation, retirement, life insurance and Short Term/Long Term disability.

Salary:

$18.00 to $21.00 /hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person

Pay:
$ $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Oldsmar, FL 34677: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

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