Veterinary Technician - Clearwater, FL

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1 day ago

SEEKING EXPERIENCED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN TO JOIN OUR TEAM · Welcome to Animal and Bird Hospital of Clearwater. We are a privately owned small animal hospital with a state-of-the-art facility focusing on providing quality client and patient care in Clearwater, Florida. We focus o ...

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SEEKING EXPERIENCED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN TO JOIN OUR TEAM

Welcome to Animal and Bird Hospital of Clearwater. We are a privately owned small animal hospital with a state-of-the-art facility focusing on providing quality client and patient care in Clearwater, Florida. We focus on working in a team environment and a having a healthy practice culture. We are hiring a veterinary technician with experience working in a veterinary hospital setting. This position requires multi-tasking and includes client communication, animal handling, assistance with doctors, other techs, and assistants on procedures in treatment, surgery and in the exam room.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of prior experience as a Veterinary Technician in a hospital setting. The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills and a passion for animals. Our benefits package includes a competitive salary and benefits including flexible work hours, paid time off, paid holidays, CE allowance, uniforms, and a pet discount on veterinary services.

The Veterinary Technician will be responsible for providing high-quality care to hospitalized patients, assessing patient condition, and providing emergency treatment if necessary, assisting with surgeries and dental procedures, and performing laboratory tests.

Qualifications:

Computer experience in Avimark software preferred.

Able to place an IV catheter and perform jugular blood draws is preferred

Have the ability to work in the capacity of surgical tech with anesthesia experience

Able to clean surgical instruments under sanitary protocols and operate an autoclave

Technical experience with pet dental cleaning and polishing

Able to assist with both radiography and digital dental X-rays

Provide technical assistance/prepping in house and reference laboratory samples

Support veterinarians while in the examination room with clients

Assist with all aspects of veterinarian-directed care in our treatment areas including wound care, bandaging, nail trims, anal gland expressions, ear cleaning, and post-operative follow-up care.

Must be able to clearly communicate doctor's directives with clients

Able to speak with clients regarding pre and post-surgical instructions, patient discharges and follow-ups.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Enthusiastic and positive team player passionate about helping animals is required.

Pay: $ $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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