Veterinary Technician - Coral Breeze Animal Hospital

Veterinary Technician - Coral Breeze Animal Hospital PetVet Care Centers' Coral Breeze Animal Hospital is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team! Sign-on bonus opportunity for full-time qualified candidates: $2500 for Certified Veterinary Technicians or $1500 for non-credentialed experienced veterinary assistants. Position Overview Join our team as a Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service. Responsibilities include patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records. Coral Breeze Animal Hospital in Boynton Beach, Florida, is a modern veterinary practice focused on delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care for pets. Key Responsibilities Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging. Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds. Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian. Apply full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration. Obtain and verify medications. Ensure patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease. As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs. Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations. Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner. Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian. Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs. Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals. Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice. Qualifications (Required) Willing to train but experience highly preferred. Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) Experience as a veterinary technician with less than 2 years of experience highly preferred; knowledge about basic preventative care and surgeries. Schedule Full time schedule with some alternating Saturdays. Occasionally Sundays as needed for boarding animals. Work schedule is available 1 month in advance. Pay Range $15 – $22 USD per hour. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster). 401(k) with discretionary contribution. Team Member Pet Discounts. Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP. CE stipends and career development resources. Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship. Local hospital culture backed by national resources. PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V #J-18808-Ljbffr