A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.
Veterinary Technician Plummer Pet Hospital - 2.9 Saint Petersburg, FL Job Details Full-time $17 - $23 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Animal health monitoring Companion animal handling Direct patient care Customer communication Medical procedure preparation Veterinary surgical assistance experience Veterinary medication administration Serving clients Medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Peripheral intravenous cannulation Animal catheterization Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Animal blood collection Assisting medical staff Mid-level Animal drug administration Medical diagnostic testing Pet vaccination Veterinary diagnostic tools Patient history taking Anesthesiology Medical laboratory work experience Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Health record tracking Animal patient charting Communication with pet owners Patient monitoring during surgery Veterinary laboratory work Patient interaction Full Job Description Veterinary Technician Plummer Pet Hospital | St.
Petersburg, FL Pay:
$17.00-$23.00/hour, based on experience
Schedule:
Full-Time | Fixed 4-day schedule with every other Saturday and scheduled lunch breaks. Join the Team at Plummer Pet Hospital Founded in 2020, Plummer Pet Hospital is proud to provide high-quality, compassionate veterinary care to pets and families throughout the St. Petersburg community.
Our goal is simple:
deliver exceptional medicine while creating an experience where clients feel informed, supported, and confident in their pet's care. Our modern, state-of-the-art hospital is equipped to provide comprehensive veterinary services, including in-house diagnostics, digital X-ray, ultrasound, surgery, dentistry, and more. We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician who wants to utilize their skills, continue learning, and be part of a collaborative team committed to excellent patient care. What You'll Do As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play an important role in supporting our doctors and patients.
Responsibilities include:
Running exam rooms and assisting doctors with appointments Obtaining patient histories and communicating with clients Placing IV catheters and drawing blood Collecting and running laboratory samples Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments Safely restraining and handling patients Taking radiographs and assisting with diagnostic procedures Preparing patients for procedures and monitoring recovery Maintaining accurate medical records and keeping treatment areas organized Surgical and dental experience is a plus , including surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, COHATs and dental radiographs. What We're Looking For Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience Strong room technician skills Comfortable with IV catheter placement and blood draws Dental experience preferred, including dental radiographs and COHATs Surgical and anesthesia experience is a plus Strong communication and client-service skills Dependable, organized, and comfortable working as part of a team Passion for providing excellent patient care Why You'll Love Working With Us At Plummer Pet Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to use your technical skills every day while continuing to grow as a veterinary professional. We value teamwork, quality medicine, and creating a positive experience for our patients, clients, and team. If you're an experienced Veterinary Technician looking for a full-time opportunity in St. Petersburg, Florida, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join the Plummer Pet Hospital team!
