Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Want to have fun at work and help pets and their owners? Our culture is all about having fun

while educating pet owners and treating their pets to live their best life! We pay above average

and offer great benefits!

Our culture sets us apart with both our clients and our staff. We sum our culture up in 4 words :

Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Enthusiasm or CARE for short.

Our clients love us because we treat our team and our clients like family and it shows!

Parkway Veterinary Center is seeking a full-time technician to join our team in providing

exceptional care and superior service to the pets of Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida.

Our veterinary facility is a full-service small animal hospital which provides medical, soft tissue

surgery and dental services. We have in-house laboratory, digital radiology, and much more!

We recently moved into a new, larger and beautiful facility on the southeast corner of University

Parkway and Tuttle Avenue.

We are looking for a friendly and knowledgeable person to add to our amazing team of

professionals and perform the many essential functions of a veterinary technician.

A Brief Summary of the Veterinary Technician Role In Our Hospital :

Collect and record information about the client and patients.

Advise, educate and explain our recommendations for preventative care.

Perform routine procedures (including blood draws & placement of IV catheters, etc.).

Administer vaccines or other treatments as directed by our DVMs.

Admit patients, provide estimates and release forms.

Perform laboratory evaluations and record results.

Fill and refill prescriptions.

Working knowledge of Avimark In-House Equipment, Digital X-ray Systems, Avimark

Veterinary Software, Microsoft Office, Email, Internet and blood machines.

Position pets, take and process digital radiographs.

Surgical prep, monitoring, clean up and repack of surgical packs and gowns.

Perform dental hygiene procedures under the supervision of our DVMs.

Qualifications and Skills :

This position is available for full-time applicants. Professional, mature, hard-working individuals

who have an ability to work with others is required. This position is open to technicians who

enjoy working with companion animals as well as exotic pets and their owners in a professional,

challenging setting, yet a relaxed and focused environment. Saturdays on rotation are required

for this position.

Excellent competitive wages depending upon experience and skill level.

Previous veterinary technician experience (minimum 1 year or more) required. Highly skilled

technicians with advanced surgery experience are encouraged to apply!

Benefits :

Highly Competitive Salary

Employee Discounts on Veterinary Care and Products

Growth Based Bonuses

Paid Holidays after 90 days & Paid Vacations after 1 year

Employer Matched 401k Plan after 90 days

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Salary : Based on Experience Level

Experience :

Previous Veterinary Technician Experience Required

Education :

High school or equivalent required

License :

Not required in Florida but is nice to have. We don’t require or even expect this;

however, we do pay accordingly for an applicant who is a CVT.

Additional Compensation :

Bonuses

Pet Discounts

Flexible schedule

Professional development assistance

Great work environment

Hours per week : 40

We look forward to meeting you and gaining another outstanding team member!

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Location

Parkway Veterinary Center, FL

Department

Parkway Veterinary Center

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced