Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Innovetive PetCare•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Bayshore Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join its collaborative general practice team. The hospital has served the community for more than 25 years and is AAHA-accredited, Fear Free Certified, and a Cat Friendly Practice. The role provides hands-on veterinary nursing and patient care during examinations, treatments, and procedures, with opportunities to contribute to surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, advanced patient nursing, client education, and team development. The CVT also helps improve hospital workflows and uphold medical protocols while collaborating with veterinarians and support staff. Veterinary medicine is hands-on, physical, and unpredictable. Team members must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. These include standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, safely lifting and handling animals, performing repetitive tasks, working around animal dander, bodily fluids, medications, and cleaning products, using appropriate PPE, and following safety and infection-control protocols. The clinic offers clinical growth and continuing education, mentorship and leadership opportunities, access to a network of veterinary professionals across IPC hospitals, and a culture that values veterinary technicians. Eligible full-time team members receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; a 401(k) with company match; life and disability coverage; employee assistance resources; and pet care discounts. Eligible recent veterinary technician graduates hired full-time within three years of graduation may qualify for up to $4,000 per year in student loan assistance for three years through IPC’s Head Start Program.

Requirements

Current Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credential.
At least 3 years of veterinary technician experience.
Strong general practice skills, including surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, and patient nursing.
Proficiency in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory procedures.
Excellent communication, organization, and client education skills.
A collaborative, dependable approach and ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.
Commitment to patient safety, Fear Free handling, and continued professional development.
Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, carrying, restraining, and transferring animals; repetitive tasks; and working around animal dander, bodily fluids, veterinary medications, and cleaning products.

Nice To Haves

Experience mentoring or training veterinary team members.
Advanced anesthesia monitoring experience.
Experience working in an AAHA-accredited practice.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on veterinary nursing and patient care during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
Perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, and assist with in-house laboratory diagnostics.
Support surgical and dental procedures, including anesthesia monitoring, patient preparation, and recovery.
Monitor hospitalized patients and maintain accurate medical records.
Educate clients on medications, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and home care.
Collaborate with veterinarians and support staff to deliver efficient, high-quality patient care.
Mentor and support veterinary assistants and technicians while sharing clinical knowledge and best practices.
Help improve hospital workflows, uphold medical protocols, and maintain a positive team environment.
Maintain a safe, clean environment for patients, clients, and team members.
Use appropriate PPE and follow safety and infection-control protocols.

Benefits

Medical insurance for eligible full-time team members.
Dental insurance for eligible full-time team members.
Vision insurance for eligible full-time team members.
Paid time off and holidays.
401(k) with company match.
Life and disability coverage.
Employee assistance resources.
Pet care discounts.
Clinical growth, continuing education, and professional development opportunities.
Mentorship and leadership opportunities.
Access to colleagues and resources across IPC hospitals.
Eligible recent veterinary technician graduates hired full-time within three years of graduation may qualify for up to $4,000 per year in student loan assistance for three years through IPC’s Head Start Program.