Emergency Veterinary Technician

Description

Join Our Team as an Emergency Veterinary Technician at VEC Sarasota !  Every now and then, a team comes along that changes the way things are done. A group that says “good enough”isn’t enough — not for patients, not for clients, and not for the people who dedicate their lives to this work. At the Veterinary Emergency Clinic - Sarasota, that’s exactly who we are. We’re building something bigger than a hospital. We’re building a place where:

• Families walk through our doors in moments of fear and walk out with hope, because they’ve been heard and supported at every step.
• Patients don’t just receive treatment, they experience comfort, dignity, enrichment, and compassion that exceeds expectations.
• Team members don’t just clock in- they thrive, grow, and feel proud to be part of something extraordinary.

As a  Veterinary Technician , you won’t just be “taking on cases.” You’ll be an integral part of a movement to redefine emergency and specialty care. You’ll steady the hands of worried pet parents, give voice to the needs of your patients, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with a team that believes heroes come in scrubs. We’re looking for individuals who have skill, heart, creativity and (perhaps most importantly) something to prove. People who want more than a job — who want to be part of a culture where innovation, compassion, and courage fuel everything we do. Qualifications 

• Minimum 2 years of ER experience or 5 years of GP experience
• Looking for a skilled technician – licensed or unlicensed
• Cultural fit is a priority over skill

Skills 

• Effective communication with clients and staff
• Ability to safely lift objects or pets of at least 50lbs
• Work with or without direct supervision
• Restrain and control cats and dogs of any temperament
• Recognize concerning behaviors in pets
• Make conversions and calculations
• Adapt to different needs and preferences of doctors
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of hospital procedures and operating instructions

Compensation and Benefits 

• Salary: $20 - $26 per hour (commensurate with experience and credentialing)

Benefits and Perks: 

• Complimentary Short Term Disability
• Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family 
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 4% company match for your 5% of contributions, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Florida Blue Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account options 
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee)
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• Digital Musculoskeletal Support
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand

This is more than veterinary medicine. This is your chance to be part of a story that will inspire your career and the lives you touch along the way.  We can’t wait to meet you.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering hospital teams in their care for patients. Our goal is to create sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love. United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws. 

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