- Salary
- $15 – $22
- Location
- Spring Oaks Animal Care Center
- Department
- IT
- Education
- Associate
Description
JOB TITLE: Veterinary Technician
LOCATION: Deland, Florida
You put everything into your job. It’s time your employer did the same for you.
Amazing pay. Industry-leading benefits. Co-workers as quirky and pet-obsessed as you. Welcome to Spring Oaks Animal Care Center.
You’ve wanted to work with animals for as long as you can remember. We want you to keep that passion alive for as long as possible, even on the toughest days. Our mission is to provide veterinary care teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally.
We’re looking for a full time Veterinary Technician to join our family of quirky-pet-obsessed humans. The ideal candidate is a lifelong learner and is passionate about being part of a supportive team of veterinary care experts who are known for providing the best possible care.
About our clinic: Spring Oaks is a full-service small animal hospital, offering the gold standard in medical and surgical care. We believe healthy pets make happy people, and we strive to provide high-quality veterinary care for cats and dogs in the Central Florida area. We are Low Stress Certified to make all pets feel safe!
Our diagnostic equipment includes an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, digital dental radiography (coming soon), and ultrasound. We use Cornerstone for our electronic medical record software. Most importantly, we have phenomenal, experienced support staff who are crucial to the success of patient and client care.
Our doctors perform a variety of routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries and dentistry. All our patients undergoing anesthesia have per-op lab work and receive an IV catheter, IV fluids, and are carefully monitored and recovered by our skilled surgical technicians.
We are a busy clinic with excellent clientele. We are currently closed on the weekend so there are no weekend hours! You can learn more about our amazing practice at https://springoaksanimal.com/.
A Day in the Life:
➔ Collaborate with a team of veterinarians, other veterinary technicians, and support staff to ensure seamless patient care and client service.
➔ Help veterinarians with patient exams, procedures, and surgeries, ensuring all equipment and supplies are prepared and ready.
➔ Administer medications, vaccinations, lab tests, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
➔ Laugh uncontrollably at hilarious co-worker's cat memes
➔ Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during surgical and dental procedures.
➔ Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized and recovering patients, including wound management, IV catheterization, and fluid therapy.
➔ Enjoy an un-rushed lunch (because your team has things covered back at the office)
➔ Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment, such as radiography and ultrasound machines.
➔ Communicate with pet owners, explain treatment plans, provide updates on patient status, and address any questions or concerns.
➔ Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, treatment plans, and medical histories.
➔ Get home at a reasonable hour
Skills & Requirements:
● Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or equivalent from an accredited program preferred.
● Strong knowledge of veterinary medical practices, procedures, and terminology.
● Proficiency in compassionately handling and restraining animals, including those exhibiting stress or fear.
● Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
● Proficiency in using veterinary software for patient records and medical documentation.
● Physical capability to lift, carry, and restrain animals of varying sizes.
Perks + Benefits:
➔ Salary range from $15-$22 an hour commiserate with experience.
➔ Flexible work schedules (no weekends!)
➔ Student debt assistance
➔ Personalized mentorship program
➔ Specialty training opportunities
➔ Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health benefits
➔ Mental health resources
➔ Generous paid time off
Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.
Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment
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