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Overview
Calusa Veterinary Center is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. What to Expect
As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with: All the benefits you deserve
medical, dental, vision, retirement plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too. Paid time off
Catch your breath with paid holidays, days of PTO, and [other PTO, ie: birthday off, mental health day, sick leave] per year. Take the time you need to recharge. Salary : $18.00-$23.00 dependent on skill and experience Schedule : Monday- Friday and rotating Saturdays and/or weekends
Key Responsibilities
Client Communication:
Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians. Client Education & Support:
Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments. Customer Service:
Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practices products, programs, and services. Animal Handling & Care:
Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids. Facility & Equipment Maintenance:
Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained. Record Keeping:
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing. Pharmacy Assistance:
Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication. Safety & Technical Skills:
Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.
Qualifications
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification. Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions. Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
About Calusa Veterinary Center
Were focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctors and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house labs, CO2 laser, endoscopy, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, cold laser therapy, underwater treadmill, and ultrasound. We also offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy, acupuncture, rehabilitation, and pain management. We are a full-service, AAHA accredited 24 hour GP and ER small animal practice with 10 doctors and a large staff serving our clients in the Boca Raton, FL area for the past 20+ years. Our 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility is unlike any other in the area. We blend modern medicine with time-tested practices to provide the highest quality care. Apply for this job
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Calusa Veterinary Center is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. What to Expect
As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with: All the benefits you deserve
medical, dental, vision, retirement plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too. Paid time off
Catch your breath with paid holidays, days of PTO, and [other PTO, ie: birthday off, mental health day, sick leave] per year. Take the time you need to recharge. Salary : $18.00-$23.00 dependent on skill and experience Schedule : Monday- Friday and rotating Saturdays and/or weekends
Key Responsibilities
Client Communication:
Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians. Client Education & Support:
Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments. Customer Service:
Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practices products, programs, and services. Animal Handling & Care:
Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids. Facility & Equipment Maintenance:
Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained. Record Keeping:
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing. Pharmacy Assistance:
Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication. Safety & Technical Skills:
Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.
Qualifications
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification. Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions. Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
About Calusa Veterinary Center
Were focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctors and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house labs, CO2 laser, endoscopy, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, cold laser therapy, underwater treadmill, and ultrasound. We also offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy, acupuncture, rehabilitation, and pain management. We are a full-service, AAHA accredited 24 hour GP and ER small animal practice with 10 doctors and a large staff serving our clients in the Boca Raton, FL area for the past 20+ years. Our 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility is unlike any other in the area. We blend modern medicine with time-tested practices to provide the highest quality care. Apply for this job
* indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Location (City) * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Are you at least 18 years of age or older? * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? * Are you licensed as a technician which is required for this position? * How many years of experience do you have in the veterinary field? * Are you able to fulfill the job duties and responsibilities of the position for which you are applying? * Do you have any restrictions in your schedule? * What is your desired compensation range? * I would like to receive updates about this job and/or other jobs from a recruiter via SMS. Please select yes or no. * If you said yes, you can always opt-out by replying STOP.
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