Veterinary Technician

Why Tuscawilla Oaks Animal Hospital (TOAH)?

We are a family-like environment with devoted and friendly individuals who enjoy learning, laughing, and practicing high-quality, innovative medicine. We work with a team mentality, and our attention to detail, passion for animal health, and overall lust for life keep us motivated, happy, and healthy

We strive to maintain the latest technology in our lab equipment, surgical equipment, monitoring, and other diagnostic equipment, such as digital radiography, ultrasound, cold laser, Pallet rich plasma, and stem cell therapy. We also have an interactive doggie daycare/camp to provide an extra splash of fun and games, all while promoting a healthy mind, body, and soul for our patients, clients, and team members

TOAH is seeking an Experienced Full-time Professional Veterinary Technician (Tier 2) who is proficient in the field of Veterinary Medicine. Here at TOAH, we have established a Tier system that allows our Veterinary Technicians the opportunity to advance within the field based on their experience and knowledge.

As a Tier 2 Veterinary Technician, you must have the following Knowledge and Technical skills:

- Can take a comprehensive history from a client for a routine exam and communicate that information to the Doctor
- Can discuss all core and non-core vaccines
- Can discuss commonly used medication
- Can discuss and educate clients on prescription diets/regular diets available
- Discuss the difference between Spay and Castrating and provide owners with a recommended surgery timeline.
- Can calculate drug dosages and perform basic math conversions
- Able to create a treatment plan and present it to the client
- Can discuss QOL and the euthanasia process
- Can comprehensively discuss flea/tick and heartworm prevention
- Can Identify and name internal parasites and appropriate dewormer/preventative
- Proficient in restraining (Canine, Feline, and pocket pets)
- Can collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology
- Can properly operate the Microscope and centrifuge.
- Properly place an IVC- Cephalic and Saphenous.
- Identify and name surgical equipment (Sterilization techniques to sterilize various instruments, materials, and equipment).
- Can discuss common illnesses and diseases
- Able to educate clients on products and medications sold, including dietary products, and answer questions regarding products/use
- Possess basic anesthesia knowledge.
- Ability to monitor basic surgery procedures (Spay, Neuter, growth removals)
- Can take blood pressure vitals
- Can administer SQ, IM, and IV injections
- Proficient in dental scaling, radiographs, polishing, charting, and placing charges

Key Benefits:

- PTO
- Health and dental
- CE Allowance
- 401K + Matching +Profit Sharing
- Pet care discounts and uniforms provided

We can’t wait to meet you

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Veterinary technician: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person