Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Join an AAHA-accredited, Fear Free Certified, Cat Friendly Practice where great medicine, compassionate care, and strong teamwork come together. Bayshore Animal Clinic has served the South Tampa community for more than 25 years. We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician who wants to grow their skills, contribute to excellent patient care, and be part of a team that genuinely values their work. Whether you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), this is an opportunity to build your career in an established small-animal general practice with experienced medical professionals, mentorship, and opportunities to continue learning.
Requirements
- Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician experience preferred
- Experience in a veterinary hospital, animal hospital, general practice, or specialty setting
- Hands-on experience with animal restraint, venipuncture, laboratory work, medications, and patient care
- Strong communication, organization, and client service skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Dependable, team-oriented, and willing to jump in where needed
- Commitment to Fear Free handling, patient safety, and compassionate care
- Ability and willingness to continue developing technical skills
Nice To Haves
- Surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, and hospitalized patient experience preferred
- CVT credential preferred, but not required for experienced Veterinary Assistants and Technicians
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate patient care, restraint, and veterinary nursing
- Assist with examinations, treatments, procedures, and appointments
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and sample collection based on training and experience
- Support in-house laboratory diagnostics and patient monitoring
- Assist with surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, and recovery
- Prepare patients and treatment areas for procedures
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Monitor hospitalized and surgical patients
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
- Educate clients on medications, treatments, and home care
- Support patient discharge and follow-up communication
- Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment areas
- Communicate effectively with veterinarians and the veterinary team
- Step in where needed to keep the hospital moving during busy periods
Benefits
- Continuing education and professional development
- Support for expanding your technical skill set
- Mentorship and technician development opportunities
- Opportunities to grow into greater clinical or leadership responsibilities
- Access to career development opportunities throughout a growing veterinary network
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible full-time team members
- Employee pet care discounts
- Hourly Wage Negotiable for Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Retirement savings with employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
