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Veterinary Technician The Whisker Fixer Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time $18 - $23 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Continuing education credits License reimbursement Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Uniform allowance 401(k) matching Qualifications Customer communication Animal hospital experience Clinic experience Surgery Perioperative care Patient interaction Full Job Description Veterinary Technician Veterinary Technician The Whisker Fixer | Gainesville, FL Accessible surgery. Healthier pets. The Whisker Fixer is a new veterinary practice focused on affordable soft-tissue surgery and dentistry for dogs and cats . We're building a modern, welcoming practice where pets receive excellent medicine and their people feel heard, respected, and cared for. We're looking for a Veterinary Technician who wants to be an important part of building something special from the ground up. Whether you've been working in veterinary medicine for years or are looking for an opportunity to grow your clinical skills, we'd love to meet you. What you'll do As a Veterinary Technician, you'll be an integral part of our surgical and dental team.

Responsibilities will include:

Assisting veterinarians with surgical and dental procedures Preparing patients for surgery and dentistry Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery Patient preparation, catheter placement, and blood draws Assisting with dental radiographs and dental procedures Preparing, cleaning, and sterilizing surgical and dental instruments Monitoring patients throughout their perioperative care Administering medications and treatments as directed Maintaining accurate medical records Communicating with clients about their pets' care Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient treatment and surgical environment Helping develop and maintain hospital protocols and workflows as we grow Providing compassionate care to every patient who walks through our doors We're looking for someone who is: Experienced in veterinary medicine, preferably in a clinical setting Comfortable handling dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments Knowledgeable in patient care and basic clinical procedures Confident with anesthesia and surgical patient monitoring (preferred) Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive A strong communicator Comfortable working in a focused, fast-paced surgical environment Compassionate toward patients and their people Eager to learn, take initiative, and continue developing clinical skills Someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a supportive team

Credentialing:

Veterinary technician licensure or certification is not required for this position. Candidates with formal veterinary technician credentials and relevant clinical experience are encouraged to apply. Strong hands-on experience and demonstrated clinical skills will be given preference. Why The Whisker Fixer? We're not trying to build a traditional veterinary hospital. We're creating a practice that is focused, efficient, approachable, and genuinely enjoyable to work in . Because our focus is surgery and dentistry, you'll have the opportunity to develop strong technical skills while working alongside a team that values excellent medicine, thoughtful patient care, and treating clients with kindness. And because we're a new practice, your ideas will matter . You'll have an opportunity to help shape our culture, workflows, protocols, and the experience we create for both our patients and our team. If you're looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, grow your skills, and help build something from the beginning, we'd love to meet you.

To apply:

Please send your resume and a brief introduction telling us why you think you'd be a great fit for The Whisker Fixer.

Pay:

$18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Health insurance License reimbursement Paid time off Uniform allowance

Work Location:

In person