Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician
On-siteWinter Garden, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Assist veterinarians with examinations, handle animals before, during, and after procedures, and perform diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and ultrasound. Clean, sterilize, and prepare kennels and exam rooms, while maintaining medical charts, administering medications, and caring for animals during visits. Professionally communicate basic diagnoses to pet parents and provide dental prophylaxis, place IVCs, perform venipuncture, and assist with surgeries. This role requires at least two years of prior experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician, with licensure preferred. Candidates must possess skills in phlebotomy, anesthesia monitoring, and reading cytology results. The position offers a compassionate environment with benefits including scholarships, pet boarding, and full insurance.
Required Qualifications
- At least two years of prior experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician
- Ability to read a fecal float, fecal direct, and ear/skin cytology
- Comfortable with in-house hematology and chemistry equipment/reference lab
- Knowledge of basic canine/feline vaccines and basic vital signs
- Skilled in phlebotomy (cephalic and lateral saphenous, jugular; SQ, IM, and IV injections)
- Experience with dental prophylaxis
- Experience with anesthesia monitoring and recovery
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, comprehend and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Capability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees within the organization
- Ability to meet the following physical demands of the position, with or without accommodation: Exposure to animals that are agitated and/or injured and may scratch and/or bite, work in potentially loud environments, occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds, access and retrieve objects at ground-level to upwards of several feet in a safe and compliant manner, and remain in mobile or stationary positions for long periods of time
Desired Qualifications
- Veterinary Technician licensure (RVT, LVT, CVT) preferred
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