Veterinary Assistant Veterinary Technician

Make a Difference in a Hospital Where Your Skills Matter

Join an AAHA-accredited Fear Free Certified Cat Friendly Practice where great medicine compassionate care and strong teamwork come together.

Bayshore Animal Clinic has served the South Tampa community for more than 25 years. Were looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician who wants to grow their skills contribute to excellent patient care and be part of a team that genuinely values their work.

Whether youre an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) this is an opportunity to build your career in an established small-animal general practice with experienced medical professionals mentorship and opportunities to continue learning.

Schedule

• 4 days per week
• Rotating Saturdays
• Consistent weekday schedule with shared weekend coverage

What Youll Do

Youll play an important role in supporting patients clients veterinarians and your teammates throughout the hospital.

• Provide compassionate patient care restraint and veterinary nursing
• Assist with examinations treatments procedures and appointments
• Perform venipuncture IV catheter placement and sample collection based on training and experience
• Support in-house laboratory diagnostics and patient monitoring
• Assist with surgery dentistry anesthesia and recovery
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for procedures
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Monitor hospitalized and surgical patients
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Educate clients on medications treatments and home care
• Support patient discharge and follow-up communication
• Maintain clean organized and well-stocked treatment areas
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians and the veterinary team
• Step in where needed to keep the hospital moving during busy periods

What Were Looking For

Were looking for veterinary professionals who bring a strong foundation in patient care and a genuine desire to grow.

• Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician experience preferred
• Experience in a veterinary hospital animal hospital general practice or specialty setting
• Hands-on experience with animal restraint venipuncture laboratory work medications and patient care
• Surgery dentistry anesthesia and hospitalized patient experience preferred
• Strong communication organization and client service skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Dependable team-oriented and willing to jump in where needed
• Commitment to Fear Free handling patient safety and compassionate care
• CVT credential preferred but not required for experienced Veterinary Assistants and Technicians
• Ability and willingness to continue developing technical skills

Physical Requirements

Veterinary medicine is active and hands-on. Team members should be comfortable with:

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Bending reaching kneeling crouching and working at floor level
• Safely lifting carrying and restraining dogs and cats
• Patient transfers positioning and movement
• Cleaning stocking treatment preparation and equipment maintenance
• Exposure to animal dander fur saliva urine feces blood and other bodily fluids
• Working with veterinary medications cleaning products and medical equipment
• Following PPE safety and infection-control procedures

What We Offer

We believe great veterinary technicians should have opportunities to keep learning and build a career not simply work another shift.

At Bayshore youll have access to resources designed to support your continued development including:

• Continuing education and professional development
• Support for expanding your technical skill set
• Mentorship and technician development opportunities
• Opportunities to grow into greater clinical or leadership responsibilities
• Access to career development opportunities throughout a growing veterinary network
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible full-time team members
• Employee pet care discounts
• Hourly Wage Negotiable for Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Be Part of Whats Next at Bayshore

Theres something special about joining a hospital that has already earned the trust of its community and having the opportunity to help shape where it goes next.

At Bayshore Animal Clinic youll be surrounded by people who care deeply about their patients their clients and one another. Youll have the support to grow your skills share your knowledge and make an impact .

If youre a Certified Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a practice where your skills voice and professional growth truly matter we want to hear from you.

Join a team where you can do meaningful work continue learning and make a difference for pets and the people who love them.

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