Certified Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health • Starke, FL

190d • $17 - $21

About The Position

Town & Country Veterinary Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast paced hospital. They are a small animal general practice located in Starke, FL. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, High Speed Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, Ultrasonography, Endoscopy, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding and more. The hospital also participates in regular industry field trials for various new pharmaceutical medications looking to be approved. We are proud to be an AAHA accredited and Fear Free Certified hospital. Town & Country Veterinary Clinic is in Starke, FL. The medial proximity to Gainesville and Jacksonville allows for easy commute to the University of Florida, city life, restaurants, and larger retail options. You will also be close to many natural springs and forests that make it easy to enjoy hiking, rafting down the river, canoeing, fishing, hunting and more! Starke is a great place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance.

Requirements

• A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required
• 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

Nice To Haves

• Experience in dental radiography

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint
• Triage incoming patients
• Collection and analysis of lab samples
• Diagnostic imaging
• Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
• Administration of medications
• Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
• Surgical preparation and assistance
• Anesthetic management

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions
• Personal Pet Discounts
• Holiday Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees