Veterinary Technician

Description Veterinary Ophthalmology Technician Tampa, FL Eye Care for Animals - Tampa is looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At Eye Care for Animals, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources. About You As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients. If you love working with animals and are looking to advance your career within the veterinary field, we encourage you to apply to become an integral part of our team. Our staff is comprised of individuals passionate about providing the very best in ophthalmic care in order to improve the quality of life for our patients. Our ideal candidate is someone who likes to work hard and strives to provide excellent customer service. Other qualifications include: Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required Licensed Technician preferred, but not required Proficient in IV catheters placement, blood work, and IV, IM, and SQ injections Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment Team player Eager to learn and is self-motivated Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient computer skills (email, uploading/downloading files, typing, etc.) Ability to multi-task with a smile Job Overview The Veterinary Technician is responsible for a variety of tasks related to customer service and patient care within the veterinary practice. Tasks include animal handling, pre, and post-operative patient care, creating and presenting financial options and estimates, accurately entering service charges into the client processing database, extensive client interaction, and preparing medications. Compensation is based on experience and skill set. Why work at Eye Care for Animals Tampa? We invest heavily in our teams' growth and development. We provide an emotionally intelligent work environment and strive to maintain a positive work/life balance. Benefits – our care in action Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care Personalized care for every family-forming journey Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses Pet perks and veterinary service discounts Student loan management tools and assistance Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with... hourly pay rate starting at$20 - $25 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers. We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease. Support for you is as vital as the support you provide. You’ll Thrive With Us At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through: Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment - across the nation. Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession. About Thrive Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities. We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life. Join us where #WeThriveTogether. 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