Provide medical assistance to veterinarians in the care of feline and canine patients. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring anesthesia during surgery, and managing hospitalized patient care.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma and at least two years of experience in veterinary patient care and medical treatments. Proficiency in Windows-based computer systems and the ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds are also necessary.
Sarasota Veterinary Center 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.
Want to have fun at work and help pets and their owners?
Our culture is all about having fun while educating pet owners and treating their pets to live their best life!
We pay above average and offer great benefits!
Our culture sets us apart with both our clients and our staff.
We sum our culture up in 4 words: Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Enthusiasm or CARE for short.
Our clients love us because we treat our team and our clients like family and it shows!
Sarasota Veterinary Center is seeking a full-time technician to join our team in providing exceptional care and superior service to the pets of Sarasota Florida and it's surrounding communities.
Our veterinary facility is a full-service small animal hospital which provides medical, soft tissue surgery and dental services.
We have in-house laboratory, digital radiology, and much more!
We are looking for a friendly and knowledgeable person to add to our amazing team of professionals and perform the many essential functions of a veterinary technician.
A Brief Summary of the Veterinary Technician Role In Our Hospital: Collect and record information about the client and patients.
Advise, educate and explain our recommendations for preventative care.
Perform routine procedures (including blood draws & placement of IV catheters, etc.).
Administer vaccines or other treatments as directed by our DVMs.
Admit patients, provide estimates and release forms.
Perform laboratory evaluations and record results.
Fill and refill prescriptions.
Working knowledge of Avimark In-House Equipment, Digital X-ray Systems, Avimark Veterinary Software, Microsoft Office, Email, Internet and blood machines.
Position pets, take and process digital radiographs.
Surgical prep, monitoring, clean up and repack of surgical packs and gowns.
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Health Benefits
Paid Vacations
Competitive Hourly Pay
Employer Matched 401k Plan
Employee Discounts on Veterinary Care and Products
Growth Based Bonuses
Perform dental hygiene procedures under the supervision of our DVMs.
Qualifications and Skills: This position is available for full-time applicants.
Professional, mature, hard-working individuals who have an ability to work with others is required.
This position is open to technicians who enjoy working with companion animals and their owners in a professional, challenging setting, yet a relaxed and focused environment.
Saturdays on rotation are required for this position.
Excellent competitive wages depending upon experience and skill level.
Previous veterinary technician experience (minimum 1 year or more) required.
Highly skilled technicians with advanced surgery experience are encouraged to apply!
Benefits
Highly Competitive Salary Employee Discounts on Veterinary Care and Products Growth Based Bonuses Paid Holidays after 90 days & Paid Vacations after 1 year Employer Matched 401k Plan after 90 days Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: Based on Experience Level Education: High school or equivalent required
License
Not required in Florida but is nice to have. We don’t require or even expect this; however, we do pay accordingly for an applicant who is a CVT.
Additional Compensation: Bonuses Pet Discounts Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Great work environment
Hours per week
40 We look forward to meeting you and gaining another outstanding team member!
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