Part-Time Veterinary Technician - Coral Breeze Animal Hospital

Part-Time Veterinary Technician - Coral Breeze Animal Hospital PetVet Care Centers' Coral Breeze Animal Hospital is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician (Part-time) to join their team! Sign-on Bonus: $2,500 for Certified Veterinary Technicians with a valid, in-state license! Not an LVT? Experienced vet assistants can receive up to $1,500 sign on bonus! At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter. Because life is better with pets. We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience—every pet, every client, every time. With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide , we offer local autonomy with national support, career mobility and development opportunities, and a collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first. You care for pets. We care for you. Position Overview As a Veterinary Technician , you will support hospital operations by providing quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include determining animal requirements, conducting examinations, assisting during surgery and operations, nursing care, feeding, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, triage, discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records. 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. Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration. Obtain and verify medications. Ensure that 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. Schedule 2 days per week and alternating Saturdays. Occasionally Sundays as needed for boarding animals. Work schedule is available 1 month in advance, prefer open availability for shifts described above. 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 with knowledge about basic preventative care and surgeries. 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 PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr