Veterinary Technician

Jacksonville Community Pet Clinic - Beach • Jacksonville Beach, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Jacksonville Community Pet Clinic – Beach is hiring an experienced or certified Veterinary Technician for a full-time position. The practice is an established, long-standing clinic focused on making high-quality veterinary medicine accessible to the local community. The team uses Fear Free and Feline Friendly techniques to help keep patients calm and comfortable, and aims to provide a positive, respectful environment for clients, patients, and staff.

The technician will use a broad range of clinical skills in appointments, surgery, dentistry, radiology, laboratory work, anesthesia monitoring, and patient care. This role works collaboratively with veterinarians and teammates in a fast-paced clinical environment and includes communicating with clients about care and treatment. Veterinary technician certification is welcome but not required. Compensation is negotiable and based on experience. The schedule is flexible Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays; there are no night or holiday hours.

Requirements

• Previous hands-on veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong technical and clinical skills and confidence working in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Ability to stay calm, organized, and efficient during urgent or stressful medical situations.
• Excellent communication and client-service skills, including comfort balancing technical work with client-facing conversations.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate medical recordkeeping.
• Positive, collaborative, team-first attitude and compassion for patients, clients, coworkers, and oneself.
• Willingness to ask questions, share knowledge, and continue learning.
• Dependability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
• Genuine passion for veterinary medicine and the pets and people the clinic serves.

Nice To Haves

• Veterinary technician certification; certification is welcomed but not required.
• Experience with surgery, dentistry, radiology, laboratory procedures, patient monitoring, and technician appointments.
• Interest in Fear Free and Feline Friendly patient-care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with appointments, treatments, procedures, and patient care.
• Obtain patient histories and accurately record vital signs.
• Handle and restrain patients safely and compassionately.
• Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples.
• Place IV catheters and assist with fluid therapy.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Run laboratory tests and assist with diagnostic procedures, including radiographs.
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for surgical and dental procedures.
• Support anesthesia monitoring, patient recovery, and post-procedure care based on experience and training.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient medical records.
• Communicate with clients about patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive healthcare.
• Use Fear Free and Feline Friendly techniques to reduce patient stress whenever possible.
• Keep treatment and patient-care areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for the day.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and teammates to maintain efficient workflow and support patients, clients, and coworkers.

Benefits

• Competitive, flexible compensation based on skill set and future performance.
• 401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
• 529 Savings Plan.
• Tuition Support Program.
• Referral bonus program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance, for full-time employees.
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service; this benefit does not apply in states with paid family leave programs.
• Sick time and paid time off.
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
• Pet discounts on services and products, including boarding and grooming.
• Pet food discount program.
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program.
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement.
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Uniform allowance.
• Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed