Certified Veterinary Technician

Company Description Trinity Oaks Pet Wellness Center is a well-established, progressive, fast paced multi-doctor general animal practice located in Trinity, Florida. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, High Speed Dentistry, Cold Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, Ultrasonography, Acupuncture, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding and more. Our hospital is a very well run, efficient, supportive group, made up of highly experienced and tenured staff. If you're looking for a great culture in a warm, supportive environment, then we're the team for you! Trinity, FL is just north of Tampa and St. Petersburg, right on the beautiful Florida Gulf Coastline. Our city is considered one of the best places to live in Florida due to the very highly rated public schools in the area and the safety and rural feel of the town. This is a quickly growing upscale community that could be also optimal for families commuting to Tampa. Our hours of operation are: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: 8:30am - 12:00pm We are closed on Sundays Click here to learn more about us! We're sure you'll want to stay after you visit! Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development. Qualifications We're looking for: A certified veterinary technician, 1+ years experience preferred but not required A high work ethic and positive attitude team member Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work Some Saturday morning availability Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely Interpret medical records and record client history accurately Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one's knowledge and skillset Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency Additional Information Pay Range: $17 - $18/hr depending on level of experience We offer our staff: Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $17 - $18 Hourly