Certified Veterinary Technician

Company Description

Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital has been caring for the Mount Dora, Florida community since 1985. We are a full-service veterinary hospital offering wellness care, surgery, urgent and emergency treatment, dentistry, in-house diagnostics, digital full-body and dental radiology, orthopedic surgery, laser surgery, and care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets. Our team is family-oriented, compassionate, and collaborative, with a long-standing reputation for personalized medicine and trusted client relationships in Lake County and the greater Orlando metro area.

Picture yourself starting the day in a welcoming hospital where the team knows each other's strengths, clients are treated like neighbors, and skilled technicians are encouraged to grow. Here, a Veterinary Technician can build a career- not just clock into a job. You'll have access to virtual and hands-on training, continuing education support, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) matching, paid vacation and sick time, and a schedule that supports life outside the hospital.

Whether you want to become the go-to certified vet tech in surgery, strengthen anesthesia skills, mentor newer teammates, or grow into leadership, we'll help you keep moving forward. If you're a Certified Veterinary Technician or license-eligible vet tech who wants to feel trusted, supported, and genuinely connected to the pets and people you serve, Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital would love to meet you!

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Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Triage incoming patients and support calm, confident appointments and urgent care visits.
• Collect and analyze lab samples, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
• Capture diagnostic images, including digital radiographs and dental radiographs.
• Provide nursing care for medical, surgical, and hospitalized veterinary patients.
• Assist with surgery, orthopedic procedures, anesthetic induction, and monitoring.
• Administer medications and communicate clearly with doctors and clients about care plans.
• Use safe, low-stress restraint techniques for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets.
• Help maintain smooth hospital flow while supporting fellow Veterinary Technician team members.

Qualifications

We're Looking For:

• An active Certified Veterinary Technician license; CVT, certified vet tech, or experienced license-eligible veterinary technician applicants are encouraged to apply.
• At least 1 year of veterinary technician experience preferred for experienced roles.
• Confidence with anesthesia monitoring, lab diagnostics, radiology, and patient care.
• A calm, compassionate, team-first communication style.
• Interest in mentorship, continuous learning, and growing clinical skills.
• Availability for some Saturday shifts and reliability in scheduled shifts.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $21 - $24/hr dependent on experience

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.


*Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

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