Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Lake Veterinary Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced, multi-doctor general practice in Mount Dora, Florida, providing comprehensive veterinary care. The part-time Veterinary Technician supports patient care across services including preventive care, surgery, urgent care, dentistry, in-house diagnostics, urinalysis, and digital radiology. Duties include restraining pets; triaging incoming patients; collecting and analyzing laboratory samples; performing diagnostic imaging; managing and nursing for medical and hospitalized cases with varying levels of stability; administering medications; communicating treatment plans to clients; preparing for and assisting with surgery; and managing anesthesia. The role offers virtual and hands-on interactive training and continuing development. The technician must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.
Requirements
- A minimum of one year of Veterinary Technician experience is preferred.
- Be compassionate, calm, a team player, able to multitask, and a strong communicator.
- Be able to properly restrain pets.
- Be a self-starter with a desire to continue advancing knowledge and skills.
- Be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and potential exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Restrain pets.
- Triage incoming patients.
- Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
- Perform diagnostic imaging.
- Manage and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability.
- Administer medications.
- Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.
- Prepare for and assist with surgery.
- Manage anesthesia.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, liability, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA; availability may vary by employment status.
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching; availability may vary by employment status.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
- Paid bereavement program.
- Paid parental leave program.
- Competitive compensation.
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
- Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program.
- Career development opportunities.
- Referral bonus program for most positions.
- Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
