Veterinary Technician 2026

Veterinary Technician 2026 SPCA Tampa Bay Florida Inc. Largo, FL Job Details Full-time $18.50 - $20.99 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Tuition reimbursement 403(b) Qualifications Veterinary Technology Animal shelter experience Veterinary Technician Certification Mid-level High school diploma or GED Dental prophylaxis Driver's License Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology Veterinary X-ray Driving Anesthesiology Animal care Dental x-ray Animal anatomy knowledge 1 year Associate's degree

Procedural Sedation Full Job Description Benefits:

Free uniforms Tuition assistance Wellness resources What you'll do: Perform regular veterinary tech duties to include: Coordinate daily surgical cases (aka "surgery lead"), including updating PetPoint with surgical notes, drug logging, follow-up medications and treatments, and stage and location changes. Perform routine dental cleanings and dental radiographs, with mastery of charting terminology and anatomy. Administer sedation and anesthesia medications. Intubate and maintain pets on oxygen and/or gas anesthesia. Be able to perform cystocentesis for urinalysis, usually ultrasound guided. Assist Team Leads, as assigned, with additional tasks (i.e. training). What we're looking for:

CVT Level:

Associate degree in veterinary technology—enter at VT3

Non-CVT Level:

High school diploma or equivalent—enter at VT1-3 based on demonstrated experience Valid Florida driver's license with acceptable driving record. Certified Veterinary Technician is preferred, not required. Volunteer experience in a shelter or other similar animal care facility. One to two years veterinary work experience. Four 10 hour shifts on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday is preferred.

What you get:

120 hours of PTO + 6 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays (prorated) All health benefits start the 1st of the month following your hire date. 403b retirement plan you can start contributing to the 1st of the month following your hire date with a 25% match, up to $1500 per year after a year of employment Discounted pet food