Experienced CVT – Shelter Medicine & Community Programs

SPCA Florida•Lakeland, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of animals. SPCA Florida is committed to the highest standards of veterinary care and professional ethics. As a NO-KILL shelter, we are growing our team of Certified Veterinary Technicians who focus solely on providing exceptional medical care to our shelter animals — no client appointments required. This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated, results-oriented team that values collaboration, open communication, and a positive workplace culture. We strive to leverage one another’s strengths and create an environment where the work is both meaningful and rewarding. We take our mission seriously by delivering excellent, life-saving care to the most vulnerable dogs and cats in our community. Our vision is a humane community where pets and people thrive together. Why You’ll Love A Career in Shelter Medicine: Diverse Experiences : Work with a variety of caseloads, each with unique medical, behavioral, and environmental needs, keeping everyday exciting. Team Impact : Be part of a collaborative team supporting SPCA Florida’s Shelter of Animals and make a real difference in animal welfare and our animals’ lives. Our high-performing team looks forward to solving problems together, winning together, and having fun together. Continuous Growth : Gain expertise in animal welfare regulations, cutting-edge medical techniques, and the latest in medical animal care. At SPCA Florida, your passion for medicine and compassion for animals are matched with a commitment to your professional growth. Purposeful Work : Your role ensures the ethical and humane treatment of our animals while saving their lives and finding the perfect forever homes. Work-life Balance : We are committed to offering a benefits package that supports your life and well-being. Just because veterinary medicine is your calling in life doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a life outside of your job. Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with advanced technology, including digital radiology, ultrasonography, an in-house laboratory provided by IDEXX, and a dental suite with digital dental radiology, among other tools. What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician with a strong foundation in general veterinary medicine, experience, and a commitment to animal care. The ideal candidate will be confident, conscientious, and keen to work as part of a collaborative and motivated team. A genuine interest in animal welfare is essential, as is a calm, approachable demeanor, and a willingness to get involved across the full range of shelter technician duties. You’ll also need to bring excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to stay focused and organized, especially when the day gets busy. The shelter medicine field is extremely rewarding, and we are hoping to find a positive, highly self-motivated, team player, creative, kind, and organized individual to be a part of our team and help make a difference. If you are a veterinary technician who enjoys shelter medicine and working with a dynamic team to save lives, please apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace, and we conduct background checks.

Requirements

CVT
Graduate from an AVMA–accredited program
strong foundation in general veterinary medicine
experience
commitment to animal care
confident
conscientious
keen to work as part of a collaborative and motivated team
genuine interest in animal welfare is essential
calm, approachable demeanor
willingness to get involved across the full range of shelter technician duties
excellent communication skills
attention to detail
ability to stay focused and organized, especially when the day gets busy

Responsibilities

Monitor the health of the shelter animals via daily rounds
Follow-up on reported medical issues (verbal, email, and via clipboard), using currently implemented standards and protocols
Administer medications and vaccines per our shelter protocols
Check in new animals through our medical intake process
Assist the veterinarian during surgery hours (potentially prep, anesthesia monitoring, or recovery)
Field questions and concerns daily with team members, volunteers, adopters, fosters, etc. via phone, email, and in-person in a timely and professional manner