General Practice Veterinary Technician

Location 3025 Dundee Road,Winter Haven, FL, 33884,United States Base Pay $24.00 - $28.50 / Hour Employee Type FT Non-Exempt Required Degree 2 Year Degree Manage Others No Contact information Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Email View email address on click.appcast.io Description Bring Your Skills to Exceptional General Practice Veterinary Healthcare Associates (VHA) is seeking a highly skilled Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) who is passionate about wellness, preventive medicine, and building lasting relationships with patients and their families. Our General Practice team delivers comprehensive care across every stage of a pet’s life—from wellness and diagnostics to dentistry, surgery, and management of illness. With General Practice, Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty Services together on one integrated campus, our technicians also have opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, expand their skills, and experience a level of medicine rarely found in traditional general practice. This role is ideal for a technician who values exceptional nursing care, client education, teamwork, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of patients. What You\'ll Do Provide high-quality veterinary nursing care across wellness, preventive, medical, surgical, and dental cases Perform patient assessments and support individualized treatment plans Administer medications, injections, fluid therapy, and prescribed treatments with precision Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, laboratory testing, and other technical procedures Support anesthesia preparation, induction, monitoring, recovery, and pain management Provide skilled nursing support for surgical and dental procedures, including patient monitoring and recovery Perform diagnostic radiology with accurate positioning and adherence to radiation safety protocols Educate clients on wellness, preventive care, medications, treatment recommendations, and post-procedural care Maintain accurate medical records, treatment notes, surgical logs, and patient monitoring documentation Utilize compassionate, low-stress handling techniques to promote patient comfort and safety Collaborate with veterinarians and hospital teams to support efficient patient care and an exceptional client experience Pursue opportunities to expand clinical skills through collaboration with Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty teams Requirements Required Current CVT, RVT, or LVT credential in good standing strongly preferred Minimum of 3 years of veterinary technician experience, with demonstrated proficiency in comprehensive companion animal care Advanced proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, surgical nursing, dentistry, patient recovery, and pain assessment Advanced proficiency in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, fluid therapy, laboratory procedures, and diagnostic imaging Demonstrated ability to assess patients, recognize changes in condition, and communicate findings effectively to the veterinary team Strong knowledge of wellness and preventive care with the ability to confidently educate clients on treatment recommendations and home care Proven ability to manage multiple patients and responsibilities while maintaining accuracy, safety, and attention to detail Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills Commitment to patient advocacy, client education, clinical excellence, and continued professional growth Highly experienced non-credentialed Veterinary Technicians may be considered when they demonstrate advanced technical proficiency, significant clinical experience, and mastery of the nursing skills required for this role. Preferred Experience in a high-quality, high-volume, or AAHA-accredited general practice environment Advanced dentistry and anesthesia experience Fear Free Certification and/or Low-Stress Handling Certification Experience mentoring technicians, assistants, or veterinary students Interest in expanding clinical expertise through exposure to Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty Medicine Summary Why Join VHA? At VHA, our mission is helping people, pets, and the planet become healthy, happy, and healed. That mission shapes how we care for our patients, support our clients, invest in our team, and contribute to our community. We’ve built a culture rooted in compassion, teamwork, growth, and well-being—where talented veterinary professionals can do meaningful work while building sustainable, fulfilling careers. What You\'ll Find at VHA Culture That Cares – A collaborative, mission-driven team grounded in compassion, integrity, communication, excellence, teamwork, and empowerment Growth & Development – Continuing education, mentorship, advanced training, and opportunities to expand your skills across General Practice, Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty Medicine Comprehensive Benefits – A thoughtfully designed Total Rewards package supporting your health, financial well-being, career, and future Wellness Built In – An onsite fitness center, meditation pod, wellness programming, and team activities that support connection and well-being A Campus Designed for People & Pets – A 10-acre veterinary campus with an onsite café, collaborative team spaces, advanced technology, and multiple areas of veterinary care in one location An Award-Winning Workplace – Proudly recognized as a Best Place to Work Meaningful Work, Every Day – Be part of a team united by a shared purpose: helping people, pets, and the planet become healthy, happy, and healed Veterinary Healthcare Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr