Experienced Veterinary Technician or Technician Assistant Position Available In Polk, Florida

Experienced Veterinary Technician or Technician Assistant Ark Animal Hospital – 3.0 Lakeland, FL Job Details Full-time $15 – $19 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Continuing education credits Health insurance Dental insurance Uniform allowance Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Qualifications Phlebotomy experience (1-2 years) Pet care Customer communication Laboratory procedures Blood sampling Pet care experience (1-2 years) Vital signs Medication administration Phlebotomy Veterinary Technician Certification Customer service Customer support experience (1-2 years) Triage Venipuncture Laboratory experience CPR Largest number of blood draws completed daily (1-5 blood draws) Physical examinations High school diploma or GED IV insertion Experience administering injections Dog handling Animal handling Animal care Diagnostic testing Animal anatomy knowledge Animal welfare Customer support Medical imaging Communication skills Animal care experience (1-2 years) Veterinary technician experience (1-2 years) Entry level Laboratory experience (1-2 years) Animal restraint Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Experienced Veterinary Receptionist, Veterinary Technician, or Veterinary Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will support veterinarians and other staff in providing high-quality care to animals. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for animal welfare, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Technician/Assistant Duties:

Assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures by restraining animals and ensuring their comfort. Perform routine tasks such as nursing care for hospitalized animals. Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to aseptic techniques. Prepare and administer medications as directed by the veterinarian. Collect samples for laboratory testing and assist with laboratory procedures. Monitor animal behavior and report any changes or concerns to the veterinary staff. Provide excellent customer service by communicating effectively with pet owners regarding their pets’ care. Lift up to 50lbs Technician/Assistant Experience Previous experience in pet care or animal handling. Knowledge of animal anatomy and basic veterinary practices is beneficial. Familiarity with dog handling techniques and animal restraint methods is essential. A background in laboratory procedures related to veterinary medicine is advantageous. Ark Animal Hospital is a high paced small animal practice that provides high quality medicine and care to a broad spectrum of clients and their pets. Our practice currently sees predominantly wellness cases in feline and canine medicine, with opportunities for surgery. We have a great support team that makes coming to work a pleasure. We’re trying to create a sustainable practice model for our staff where they can practice the highest quality medicine, while maintaining boundaries and still enjoying their families, friends, and time outside of work.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 – $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Professional development assistance Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday No weekends

Work Location:

In person