Certified Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join their family-oriented, compassionate, and collaborative team. This full-service veterinary hospital has been serving the Mount Dora, Florida community since 1985, offering a wide range of services including wellness care, surgery, urgent and emergency treatment, dentistry, in-house diagnostics, digital radiology, orthopedic and laser surgery, and care for various animal species. The hospital prides itself on personalized medicine and trusted client relationships. This role offers opportunities for career growth, access to training and continuing education support, and a schedule that supports work-life balance. The hospital is looking for individuals who want to feel trusted, supported, and genuinely connected to the pets and people they serve.
Requirements
- An active Certified Veterinary Technician license; CVT, certified vet tech, or experienced license-eligible veterinary technician applicants are encouraged to apply.
- At least 1 year of veterinary technician experience preferred for experienced roles.
- Confidence with anesthesia monitoring, lab diagnostics, radiology, and patient care.
- A calm, compassionate, team-first communication style.
- Interest in mentorship, continuous learning, and growing clinical skills.
- Availability for some Saturday shifts and reliability in scheduled shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
- The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.
Responsibilities
- Triage incoming patients and support calm, confident appointments and urgent care visits.
- Collect and analyze lab samples, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
- Capture diagnostic images, including digital radiographs and dental radiographs.
- Provide nursing care for medical, surgical, and hospitalized veterinary patients.
- Assist with surgery, orthopedic procedures, anesthetic induction, and monitoring.
- Administer medications and communicate clearly with doctors and clients about care plans.
- Use safe, low-stress restraint techniques for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets.
- Help maintain smooth hospital flow while supporting fellow Veterinary Technician team members.
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
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
