Veterinary Technician

Northeast Animal Hospital•St. Petersburg, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Animal Hospital is looking for a compassionate, organized, and highly engaged Veterinary Technician to join our team. Working under the guidance of our veterinarians and operations team, you’ll play an essential role in helping our doctors provide efficient, high-quality medicine. From anesthesia and surgery to laboratory diagnostics, radiology, dentistry, pharmacy, client education, and patient nursing care, this is a hands-on position with opportunities to use and strengthen a broad range of veterinary skills. We believe Veterinary Technicians should be supported as they continue developing professionally. If you show an interest in areas such as radiology, dentistry, anesthesia, or another aspect of veterinary medicine, continuing education and additional training are encouraged.

Requirements

A compassionate and professional approach to patients and clients
Strong veterinary nursing and technical skills
Confidence assisting with anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and patient care
Safe and effective animal-handling and restraint skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate medical documentation
Excellent client communication and education skills
The ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities calmly and efficiently
A strong understanding of medication preparation, dispensing, and documentation
The ability to follow established protocols while using sound judgment and initiative
A collaborative, team-first mindset and willingness to help coworkers as needed
Dependability, punctuality, and professionalism
A willingness to ask questions whenever you are unsure of a task or procedure
A commitment to continued learning and professional growth

Nice To Haves

Opportunities to develop specialized interests in areas such as dentistry, radiology, and anesthesiology
A workplace where initiative, teamwork, organization, and professional growth are valued

Responsibilities

Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, medications, equipment, and supplies for appointments and procedures
Safely and compassionately handle and restrain patients during examinations, treatments, and procedures
Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, surgical procedures, and patient care
Prepare patients for surgery, assist with anesthesia, monitor patients throughout procedures, and provide post-operative support and recovery care
Perform safety checks on anesthesia equipment and maintain surgical supplies and instruments
Clean, pack, sterilize, and autoclave surgical instruments and materials
Administer injections, medications, fluids, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples
Perform in-house laboratory testing, including fecal testing, urinalysis, skin scrapings, heartworm testing, FeLV/FIV testing, glucose testing, and other diagnostics
Prepare samples and documentation for outside laboratories and maintain accurate laboratory records
Obtain and process radiographs while following established safety procedures
Perform dental cleanings, ear care, nail trims, routine suture removal, and other technician procedures as directed
Monitor patient vital signs, treatments, medications, intake, output, and overall condition
Provide attentive nursing care to hospitalized and post-operative patients
Admit and discharge patients and provide clear client education regarding medications, treatments, home care, and follow-up instructions
Complete client callbacks and accurately document communications in the medical record
Assist with appointments by obtaining patient histories, weights, temperatures, preventive-care information, and diagnostic samples
Educate clients regarding preventive care, vaccines, heartworm prevention, flea control, nutrition, medications, and hospital recommendations
Accurately dispense prescription medications and maintain controlled drug logs
Maintain accurate patient records, treatment documentation, and charges
Monitor and maintain inventory, rotate stock, check expiration dates, and notify management when supplies need to be ordered
Support front-desk and Pet Care Coordinator responsibilities when needed
Maintain clean, stocked, organized exam rooms, treatment areas, laboratory spaces, and medical equipment
Follow OSHA, radiology, biohazard, controlled-drug, and hospital safety protocols