Veterinary Technician North Port St. Lucie Animal Hospital - 3.1 Port Saint Lucie, FL Job Details Full-time 3 days ago Benefits Paid parental leave Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Customer communication Veterinary Technician Certification Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Full Job Description Description Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Technician helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills will include, but are not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Veterinary Technician's also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files. Ideal Candidate Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills Be compassionate/caring Willing to work flexible hours including weekends Can work individually, as well as on a team Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction Prior experience preferred Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise Prior Customer Service Experience Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options) 401k Match Generous paid time off (PTO) Six (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave One (1) Work/Life Balance day off Short-term and long-term disability options Supplemental insurance options Discounted Veterinary Care Scrub allowance Hands-on and E-training Professional growth opportunities Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians About North Port St. Lucie Animal Hospital North Port St. Lucie Animal Hospital (NPSLAH) has been serving the greater Port St. Lucie area on the Space Coast of Florida with the same attention to quality, affordability, and friendly service for decades. Our family-friendly hospital offers advanced diagnostics, cold laser therapy, dentistry, surgery, boarding, and a welcoming highly-trained staff to care for all of our patients' needs. The staff at NPSLAH is committed to our community, regularly attending events with the Humane Society of St. Lucie County and acting as the official sponsor of "Klutch", the St. Lucie Mets mascot.