Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Experience Required

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network • Jacksonville, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Animal Eye Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for its busy, fast paced ophthalmology practice located in Jacksonville. We are looking for someone with the following qualities:
Energetic
Positive
Upbeat personality
Takes initiative
Commitment to the needs of the clinic
Punctual
Willingness to teach others and share ideas
Openness to diversity
Adaptability to change
Accountable
Able to see big picture

Requirements

• Must have a record of longevity in and commitment to veterinary medicine with a minimum of 3 years' work consecutive experience
• Must possess good communication skills and a positive attitude
• Must be able to work independently and without direct supervision
• Must be efficient with anesthesia, venipuncture and IV catheters
• Qualified candidates must be available for some evenings/weekends/holidays for rotating on call duties
• Dependable attendance is required
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions
• The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be confident in handling and restraining animals during exams and procedures

Nice To Haves

• Experience in performing ophthalmic diagnostic tests is a HUGE plus!
• Lead technician experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors in exams and surgery
• Educate clients
• Perform blood draws and placement of catheters
• Record in patient files accurately
• Monitor patients under anesthesia
• Participate in daily cleanliness of our clinics

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options
• Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 401K with employer match
• CE opportunities
• Uniforms
• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees