Veterinary Technician CVT for Urgent Care and GP
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Island Life Animal Hospital
Saint Petersburg, FL (In Person)
$64,480 Salary, Full-Time
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⭐⭐ Certified Veterinary Technician - Island Life Animal Hospital General Practice and Urgent Care Love the adrenaline of ER… but done with the burnout, overnights, and chaos? Yeah—we get it. That's exactly why we built Island Life Animal Hospital Urgent Care. This isn't corporate GP monotony. This isn't full-blown ER exhaustion. This is the sweet spot. You'll see urgent and emergent cases, use your skills, think on your feet, and actually make an impact— without getting crushed by a waiting room of 30 cases at 2am. ⭐ What Makes This Different Real urgent care medicine (not vaccine appointments all day) No overnight shifts Fast-paced—but controlled Modern equipment, efficient workflow A team that has your back ⭐ What You'll Actually Be Doing Jumping into urgent and emergent cases Placing catheters, drawing blood, running diagnostics Monitoring anesthesia + assisting in surgery Using in-house lab equipment (yes, real medicine) Supporting doctors who value your input Keeping things moving without the chaos spiral ⭐
Just say the word •
You'll Fit Here If:
You love emergency medicine… just not what it does to your life You're calm under pressure and hate standing around You're experienced and want to actually use your skills You're a team player (no egos, no drama) ⭐ Requirements (Non-Negotiable) 2-5+ years experience in a veterinary hospital (GP or ER) Ability to lift 50 lbs and handle patients safely Solid technical skills (we're not a training facility for basics) ⭐For Technician Roles:
CVT / LVT / RVT
⭐Bonus Points If You've Worked With:
Heska in-house lab equipment Covetrus Pulse software Anesthesia monitoring + surgical assistance Emergency or high-acuity cases ⭐ The Perks Competitive pay (pay is dependent on experience) PTO + benefits CE support Uniforms provided Employee pet discounts ⭐ Bottom Line If you're tired of choosing between: "boring GP" and "burnout ER"… You don't have to anymore. •and see what urgent care was meant to feel like.Just say the word •
Pay:
$28.00 - $34.00 per hourBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance License reimbursement Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insuranceWork Location:
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