Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Opportunity

Tampa Bay Vets is a busy, AAHA accredited animal hospital practice with 8 locations in Tampa, FL. We pride ourselves on practicing the best quality medicine for our patients. We are in the forefront of medical technology, providing:

Health/ Wellness Sick/Injured visits Dentistry Advanced Surgeries Digital Radiography Ultrasound Endoscopy Cold Laser Therapy Acupuncture

We are looking for team members to join our family! We encourage professional growth and learning and have a great benefits package that reflects this! We have board certified DVM's and certified technicians on staff!

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated and caring Veterinary Technician. You will support our veterinarians and provide outstanding care to our patients and clients.

Job Responsibilities

Complete patient check-ins and treatments Collect laboratory specimens from patients and prepare them for testing. Assist veterinarians with patient examinations and procedures Perform dental prophylaxis, take radiographs, assist in surgeries Calculate drug dosages correctly and prepare prescriptions Treat every patient like they were your own Enter medical records in Practice Management software Give excellent client service and education

Qualifications and Skills

A proven track record of working as a veterinary technician, experience required Attention to detail Ability to multitask and take initiative Ability to work in stressful situations while making sound decisions Customer service skills Excellent prioritization and efficiency CVT, LVT or RVT preferred, but not required Must be able to lift patients up to 40 pounds alone, and patients over 50 pounds with assistance

Benefits and Perks

Higher than normal pay ranges with incentives using a Pay for Performance compensation system Pay range from $19-$25 depending on experience and skill level- decided by manager at interview 401k retirement plan with matching contributions Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance Paid Time Off Continuing Education allowance Uniform allowance Employee pet care benefits (Wellness, Dentistry, Medications and Food) Tuition Reimbursement for Veterinary Technician school Professional development

Candidates moving through our hiring process will be interviewed, have a background/drug screen, and their previous employers called for references.