Experienced Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Priority Pet Urgent Care is a newly opened urgent-care clinic in St. Augustine, Florida, serving pets and their owners. The clinic is open Thursday through Monday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Its mission is to provide accessible, quality care while prioritizing pets, with a team environment that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence. The clinic offers opportunities for growth through virtual and hands-on training and continuing development. The Veterinary Technician provides clinical and nursing care in a fast-paced veterinary setting. Duties include patient restraint and triage, laboratory sample collection and analysis, diagnostic imaging, medication administration, care of medical and hospitalized cases, client communication about treatment plans, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. The role involves exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.
Requirements
- Professional veterinary technician experience; 3 or more years is preferred.
- CVT credential is highly preferred but not required.
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adhering to scheduled shifts.
- Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
- Expertise in safe, low-stress animal restraint techniques.
- Proficiency in collecting blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
- Experience with radiographic positioning and image capture.
- 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
- CVT credential.
- Three or more years of professional experience.
Responsibilities
- Restrain animals safely and using low-stress techniques.
- Triage incoming patients.
- Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
- Perform diagnostic imaging.
- Manage and provide nursing care to medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability.
- Administer medications.
- Communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.
- Prepare for and assist with surgery.
- Manage anesthesia.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Liability insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Life and supplemental insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees
- Paid bereavement program
- Paid parental leave program
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles
- Tuition reimbursement for AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology programs
- Career development opportunities
- Referral bonus program for most positions
- Personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses may also be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
