Veterinary Technician/Assistant
About The Position
Windermere Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant. This role is for a part-time position with a competitive salary based on experience and skill set. The schedule is 2 days a week with rotating Saturdays, offering no evenings, weekends, or holidays. The hospital emphasizes a supportive and growing team culture that prioritizes work-life balance, allowing professionals to practice their skills, continue growing, and still have time for life outside the hospital. They offer mentorship, support, opportunities for learning and career advancement, a coffee bar, occasional ice cream parties and meals, and actual lunch breaks. The practice is growing with opportunities to expand skills.
Requirements
- Experience as a Veterinary Technician, Licensed Veterinary Technician, or experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Strong technical skills, including phlebotomy, anesthesia support, and patient care
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Positive attitude and collaborative approach
- Passion for veterinary medicine and patient advocacy
- Desire to continue learning and expanding clinical skills
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care
Nice To Haves
- Access to advanced tools, including digital radiology, digital dental radiography, laser therapy, and modern laboratory equipment
- Employee pet discount program for employees averaging 20 or more hours per week
- Prorated continuing education support
- PTO and sick time accrual for both part-time and full-time employees
- Holiday premium pay when applicable
- A workplace that values your growth and well-being
Responsibilities
- Welcome clients, obtain patient histories, and assist during appointments
- Perform diagnostic testing and laboratory procedures
- Collect blood samples and place IV catheters
- Prepare patients for surgery and monitor anesthesia
- Perform dental prophylaxis and digital dental radiography
- Deliver treatments and direct patient nursing care
- Take and process digital radiographs
- Fill prescriptions and support pharmacy workflow
- Educate clients and discuss wellness plans
- Deliver compassionate care and exceptional client experiences
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
