Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician

NewDay Veterinary Care•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NewDay Veterinary Care is seeking a skilled Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician for its Lake Nona practice in the Orlando, Florida area. The role supports a broad range of procedures in a growth-oriented clinic. NewDay Veterinary Care aims to provide high-quality medicine and an exceptional client experience in a compassionate, less stressful environment. Located at Pet Paradise, the practice offers comprehensive pet care and emphasizes work-life balance, teamwork, community, partnership, and personal and professional development.

Requirements

At least six months of prior experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician.
Knowledge of laboratory work, medical records, and SOAP documentation.
Surgery experience.
Ability to read fecal floats, fecal direct smears, and ear and skin cytology.
Comfort with in-house hematology and chemistry equipment and reference labs.
Knowledge of basic canine and feline vaccines and vital signs.
Phlebotomy skills, including cephalic, lateral saphenous, and jugular draws, and ability to give subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous injections.
Experience with dental prophylaxis.
Experience with anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings to customers, clients, and employees.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodation, including exposure to agitated or injured animals that may scratch or bite; working in potentially loud environments; occasionally lifting and moving up to 50 pounds; safely accessing and retrieving objects from ground level to several feet high; and remaining mobile or stationary for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary Technician licensure (RVT, LVT, or CVT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide quality, compassionate care for patients while helping maximize clinic productivity.
Assist veterinarians with examinations and handle animals before, during, and after procedures.
Perform diagnostic imaging, including X-rays and ultrasound.
Clean, sterilize, and prepare kennels, examination rooms, and equipment.
Maintain and update medical charts, administer medications and treatments, and care for animals during their visit.
Professionally communicate basic diagnoses, such as ear infections, skin infections, and intestinal parasites, to pet parents.
For qualified technicians, perform dental prophylaxis, place IVCs, perform venipuncture, and assist with surgeries.

Benefits

Scholarships for Veterinary Technician certifications.
Complimentary pet day camp for employees' pets.
30 days of complimentary pet boarding, excluding holidays.
Discounted veterinary care and wellness plans for employees' pets.
On-demand pay through DailyPay.
Dog and cat adoption assistance.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans for full-time employees.
Supplemental coverage options.
401(k) plan with company match.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Fitness reimbursement.