Veterinary Technician at Healthy Pets Veterinary Care

Practice Located in the Polo Club Shoppes in Boca Raton, FL, Healthy Pets Veterinary Care is a full‑service veterinary hospital proudly serving Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and the surrounding areas. Our top priority is providing high‑quality veterinary medicine while advocating for your pet’s needs. Our office offers services such as surgery, dental care, grooming, laser therapy, acupuncture, vaccines, and wellness plans. We use advanced equipment including an in‑house laboratory and digital X‑rays and dental X‑rays. More About The Role The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in‑house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will be proficient in anesthesia monitoring, surgical, and dentistry skills. Competencies Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while creating a comfortable environment for teammates, clients, and patients; responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care. Collaboration & Teamwork: Coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members; providing timely feedback and incorporating it to ensure positive results; sharing ideas and being open to others’ ideas. Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care. Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners; picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experience and feedback. Organization Skills: Tracking lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other items while managing multiple patients and clients. Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction. Essential Responsibilities Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed. Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education. Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery. Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in‑hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories. Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures. Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams. Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian. Clean and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, and lab areas; restock supplies; assist other team members to keep public areas clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment. Demonstrate warmth, courtesy, and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients. Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members, including client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns. Perform any other duties as assigned. Requirements / Qualifications Ability to work on weekends as required. Previous veterinary experience preferred. Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance. Practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper PPE. Basic math skills and ability to calculate medication dosages. Basic computer skills; familiarity with MS Office applications. Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety. Benefits Offered Paid time off. Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance. Retirement benefits or accounts. Bonus incentive. Flexible work schedules. Career and professional development. Employee Assistance Program. Employee Referral Program. Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy. Pay Range USD $20.00 - USD $24.00 /Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr