Lead Veterinary Technician - 1000 dollar sign on bonus
SPCA Tampa Bay Florida•Largo, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a Lead Veterinary Technician to join our team. This role involves making daily assignments, training employees, and performing a variety of veterinary technician duties. You will coordinate daily surgical cases, perform dental cleanings and radiographs, administer sedation and anesthesia, and assist with diagnostic procedures like cystocentesis.
Requirements
- Valid Florida driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
- One to two years veterinary work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Veterinary Technician is preferred, not required.
- Volunteer experience in a shelter or other similar animal care facility.
- Four 10 hour shifts on Saturday-Tuesday is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Make daily assignments and reassess those assignments throughout the day.
- Train employees and sign off their progress.
- Coordinate daily surgical cases, including updating PetPoint with surgical notes, drug logging, follow-up medications and treatments, and stage and location changes.
- Perform routine dental cleanings and dental radiographs, with mastery of charting terminology and anatomy.
- Administer sedation and anesthesia medications.
- Intubate and maintain pets on oxygen and/or gas anesthesia.
- Perform cystocentesis for urinalysis, usually ultrasound guided.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Tuition assistance
- 120 hours of PTO
- 6 paid holidays
- 3 floating holidays
- Discounted pet food
- $1000 sign on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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