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Experienced Veterinary Technician
4 weeks ago
Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Description
Join Our Lifesaving Team as a Veterinary Technician
Hourly Rate: Starting at $21.00 | Full-Time or Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling | Excellent Benefits
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of animals? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive, and purpose-driven environment? HSSC is seeking compassionate and motivated Veterinary Technicians to join our Shelter Medical Team. Whether you're just starting out or bring years of experience in veterinary care, we have a place for you.
This is a Level 1 Technician role starting at $21 per hour, but we're also hiring for more advanced technician positions-including those with CVT status or extensive surgical experience.
Why HSSC?
At HSSC, we're more than just a shelter-we're a community dedicated to compassion, innovation, and high-quality care. With flexible scheduling available 7 days a week, we support your work-life balance and professional goals, whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work.
The Humane Society of Sarasota (HSSC) operates a no-kill animal shelter located in Sarasota, FL. We provide compassionate care for 3,000 cats and dogs annually and an additional 2,000 cats through our community cat program. We are a growing organization committed to expanding lifesaving programs, fostering collaboration, and educating communities to build a No-Kill Florida. The Lifesaving Services department drives lifesaving strategies to create a more ethical future for companion animals across Florida. Through rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming, we give dogs and cats a second chance, while empowering communities to join the no-kill mission.
Benefits That Matter:
- Medical Insurance: 4 plan options, with 100% coverage of employee premium for the base plan
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life & AD&D Insurance fully covered
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with up to 3% employer match
- 3+ Weeks of PTO from day one
- FSA and Supplemental Insurance for added peace of mind
- Employee Discounts on retail and at-cost medical care for your own pets
- And much more
Working at HSSC means joining a team that saves lives every day. You'll be surrounded by passionate professionals who believe in kindness, excellence, and teamwork. We value your growth and will support your path to becoming an even stronger veterinary professional.
What You'll Do:
The Shelter Medical department is looking for experienced Veterinary Technicians to provide hands-on medical care and treatment for the dogs and cats in our shelter, assisting veterinarians in exams, diagnostics, and surgery. This role is ideal for individuals with prior veterinary technician experience especially those with prior experience in a fast-paced shelter environment
- Assist veterinarians in exams, diagnostics, surgeries, and dentals
- Prepare patients for surgery, monitor anesthesia, and provide post-op care
- Administer treatments and vaccinations, and track patient records in ShelterLuv
- Support lifesaving programs like TNVR and Community Cat initiatives
- Help manage intake, foster support, and ensure high standards of animal care
- Engage in daily rounds, team collaboration, and continuous learning
What We're Looking For:
- At least 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant
- Strong animal handling and restraint skills (including for feral cats and dogs)
- Detail-oriented and dedicated to following medical treatment plans
- Ability to identify signs of illness, disease, or injury in shelter animals.
- Basic knowledge of shelter medicine principles, disease prevention, and quarantine protocols. (On-the-job training provided, if needed.)
- Emotionally resilient and passionate about shelter medicine
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Fear Free Certification or willingness to obtain (we'll help)
- Bonus points for shelter experience and ShelterLuv familiarity
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, and crouch throughout the day
- Lift and carry animals and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
- Perform repetitive tasks, such as cleaning kennels and feeding animals
- Work in varying temperatures, including outdoor conditions in all seasons
- React quickly and calmly in stressful or emergency situations
- Safely handle animals of varying sizes and temperaments
We're excited to meet you Whether you're stepping into shelter medicine for the first time or bringing a wealth of experience, HSSC welcomes your application.
Apply today and help us make a difference-one paw at a time.
Together, we save lives
Salary Description
Position starts at $21/hr depending on experience
