Certified Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital has been caring for the Mount Dora, Florida community since 1985. We are a full-service veterinary hospital offering wellness care, surgery, urgent and emergency treatment, dentistry, in-house diagnostics, digital full-body and dental radiology, orthopedic surgery, laser surgery, and care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets. Our team is family-oriented, compassionate, and collaborative, with a long-standing reputation for personalized medicine and trusted client relationships in Lake County and the greater Orlando metro area. Picture yourself starting the day in a welcoming hospital where the team knows each other’s strengths, clients are treated like neighbors, and skilled technicians are encouraged to grow. Here, a Veterinary Technician can build a career- not just clock into a job. You’ll have access to virtual and hands-on training, continuing education support, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) matching, paid vacation and sick time, and a schedule that supports life outside the hospital. Whether you want to become the go-to certified vet tech in surgery, strengthen anesthesia skills, mentor newer teammates, or grow into leadership, we’ll help you keep moving forward. If you’re a Certified Veterinary Technician or license-eligible vet tech who wants to feel trusted, supported, and genuinely connected to the pets and people you serve, Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital would love to meet you!
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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
