Veterinary Technician - Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Innovetive Petcare•Bradenton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or highly skilled Veterinary Technician to join their well-established, full-service general practice in Bradenton, Florida. This is an opportunity for a technician who wants more than just a job, seeking an outgoing, motivated professional ready to contribute to a thriving hospital, grow clinically, and potentially step into future leadership or specialty career pathways within Innovetive Petcare. The hospital offers a dynamic environment including small animal medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and exotic species care, providing a diverse and engaging clinical experience. This is a hands-on clinical position with exposure to advanced surgery and anesthesia, exotic animal medicine, diagnostic imaging and laboratory work, high-quality preventative and wellness care, and urgent and same-day medical cases. It is ideal for technicians who want to stay sharp, learn continuously, and expand their skillset across multiple species.

Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout shifts
Ability to lift and restrain animals up to 50 lbs
Manual dexterity for clinical and surgical tasks
Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting with competing priorities
Comfortable working in a veterinary environment with animal dander and allergens, cleaning agents and disinfectants, and medical supplies and pharmaceuticals
1+ year of veterinary technician experience required
Strong experience in patient care, anesthesia, and surgery support
Experience in general practice or high-quality clinical environments

Nice To Haves

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology with the ability to sit for the VTNE
Exotic animal experience (or strong interest in learning)
Surgery and anesthesia experience highly valued
Interest in long-term growth and leadership development

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments and monitor clinical status
Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments
Provide hands-on nursing care throughout hospitalization and recovery
Respond confidently to urgent patient needs
Assist in outpatient and inpatient care workflows
Prepare patients and surgical suites using sterile technique
Assist in surgical procedures and patient positioning
Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery care
Monitor vitals including ECG, SpO₂, blood pressure, and temperature
Support safe and efficient post-operative recovery
Perform in-house diagnostics (bloodwork, urinalysis, cytology)
Assist with radiographs and imaging procedures
Collect and process diagnostic samples
Communicate findings with the medical team
Assist with handling and restraint of small mammals and exotic species
Support species-specific care and treatment plans
Learn and apply specialized handling techniques for non-traditional patients
Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care
Provide clear discharge instructions and at-home care guidance
Build strong client relationships through compassionate communication
Maintain accurate medical records in EMR systems
Ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance standards
Assist with inventory and supply management
Support smooth daily hospital flow

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
Life and disability coverage options
Continuing Education opportunities
Professional development support
HeadStart Student Loan Repayment Program (Innovetive Petcare CVTs)
Licensure reimbursement and renewal support
Employee pet care discounts
Supportive, team-focused hospital culture
Career pathway opportunities within Innovetive Petcare, including: Leadership and Practice Management tracks, Marketing and operations pathways, Recruiting and talent development opportunities, Specialty support roles (pharmacy, hospital operations, etc.)