Veterinary Kennel Technician (experience required)

If you're experienced, dependable, and genuinely love animals (and their people), we'd love to meet you. Our hospital offers a supportive environment where you skills will be valued, and you'll have a chance to grow while helping us provide excellent care for our patients and clients. Experience in veterinary care is an absolute requirement to be considered. We are looking for the right professional who exudes enthusiasm, kindness and outstanding client service. This individual will work directly with our clients and patients in our hospital ward to care for hospitalized patients and boarding pets.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and recovering Surgical patients.
• Cleaning and maintenance.
• Maintain efficient workflow. (We use Shepherd Veterinary Software which is AI capable and cloud based)
• Veterinary laboratory testing (in clinic idexx veterinary lab equipment)
• Working alongside our veterinary team to manage medical cases and maintaining AAHA standards.

We cultivate a comfortable and stable work environment where teamwork and growth are encouraged. Work in a place where your talents and efforts are truly appreciated and each morning begins with communication and gratitude. A healthy work/life balance is important to us. No being forced to tolerate abusive clients! An employer that treats you fairly and with respect. Senior Technicians and Management that are willing to teach, train and jump in to help you. We are proud to provide high quality veterinary medicine and amazing customer service. We have a well maintained facility with modern and advanced diagnostic and monitoring equipment. We have a new state of the art in house CT, and an in house Idexx Vet Lab Station. We use digital records, digital general and dental radiography. Midway is consistently voted Citrus County's Best of the Best Veterinarian and Neighborhood Favorite Veterinarian on Nexdoor.

Shift:

Full-time position 7:20 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 4 days a week. While we don't see appointments on weekends, you will be on a rotation for occasional weekend and/or evening coverage to care for hospitalized and boarding pets.

Outstanding Benefits:

• Health Insurance - We pay 1/2, leaving your portion just $400/month for a Florida Blue HMO
• You may make additions to your plan including Dental, Vision, Life, Short or Long Term Disability, Hospitalization and Accident coverage to your plan.
• 401K matched investment up to 3% (this means we add $ to your investment account)
• 6 Paid Holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas) Plus 12 additional days of PTO per year, and a deeply discounted personal pet account.
• Employee Assistance program.
• Scrubs uniforms provided after introductory period.

Experience Requirements:

Experience working in veterinary setting. Computer literate and highly detail oriented. Ability to multi-task and develop healthy relationships with team members and clients.

General Animal healthcare knowledge:

Pet medical, behavioral and handling basics, vaccination types and protocols, and preventative products. High level of maturity, excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to maintain professionalism in the face of stressful situations.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to bend and lift patients and carry supplies/equipment up to 50 pounds. Endure sitting for extended periods and standing or walking on hard surfaces for extended periods.

• This employer requires a dress code that includes covering of tattoos and does not allow visible facial piercing other than earrings or unnatural hair colors.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person