Veterinary Technician

Vetcor • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Jacksonville Community Pet Clinic – Beach is hiring an experienced or certified Veterinary Technician for a full-time role. The practice is an established community clinic focused on consistent, accessible, high-quality veterinary medicine. Its team uses Fear Free and Feline Friendly techniques to support patient comfort and aims to provide a positive, respectful environment for clients, patients, and coworkers.

The technician will use clinical skills across appointments, treatments, procedures, surgery, dentistry, radiology, laboratory work, anesthesia monitoring, and technician appointments. The role involves hands-on patient care, diagnostic support, client communication, and maintaining accurate medical records. Veterinary technician certification is welcomed but not required. The schedule is flexible Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays, and there are no nights or holiday hours. Compensation is negotiable and based on experience.

Requirements

• Previous hands-on veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong technical and clinical skills and confidence in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and efficient in urgent or stressful medical situations.
• Excellent communication and client-service skills, including comfort with both technical work and 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 served.

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 according to 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 when possible.
• Keep treatment and patient-care areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for the day.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and teammates to keep workflow efficient 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 life insurance for employees and eligible family members, 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, subject to stated exclusions where state paid family leave applies.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off.
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
• Pet discounts on services and products, including boarding and grooming services.
• 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