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Tampa Bay Vets
Veterinary Technician
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What they do
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.
$37,761 / year median in Florida
+25% projected growth
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Job Description Job Description Our Vision:
To provide outstanding care for every client and every patient, every day. Why Tampa Bay Vets? At Tampa Bay Vets, you're not just joining a veterinary hospital — you're becoming part of a collaborative, privately owned team that truly values best quality medicine, client service, and work-life balance. With nine AAHA-accredited hospitals throughout Tampa Bay , we provide the tools, support, and culture that allows our team members to thrive professionally while genuinely enjoying their careers.Imagine:
- Looking forward to work each day because you're surrounded by skilled, compassionate teammates
- Practicing high-quality medicine with the time, technology, and support you need
- Feeling appreciated, respected, and empowered to grow your career
- Making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the families who love them Tampa Bay Vets offers an exceptional place to build your future. What Makes Us Different? Collaborative Medical Team You'll work alongside an experienced and supportive team that includes:
- Credentialed veterinary technicians
- Associate veterinarians
- Three American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) Canine & Feline Diplomates
- A board-certified Veterinary Anesthesiologist
- Access to board-certified specialists, including surgery, internal medicine, and critical care Advanced Equipment & Resources We believe excellent medicine starts with excellent tools.
Our hospitals are equipped with:
- Direct digital radiology (All radiographs reviewed by a board-certified radiologist)
- Digital dental radiology
- High-speed dental equipment
- Rigid and flexible endoscopy
- Ultrasound
- Cold laser therapy Job responsibilities Complete patient check-ins and treatments Collect laboratory specimens from patients and prepare them for testing Assist veterinarians with patient examinations and procedures Perform dental prophylaxis, take radiographs, assist in surgeries Calculate drug dosages correctly and prepare prescriptions Treat every patient like they were your own Enter medical records in Practice Management software Give excellent client service and education Qualifications and Skills A proven track record of working as a veterinary technician Attention to detail Ability to multitask and take initiative Ability to work in stressful situations while making sound decisions Customer service skills Excellent prioritization and efficiency CVT, LVT or RVT preferred, but not required Must be able to lift patients up to 40 pounds alone, and patients over 50 pounds with assistance Benefits and Perks Competitive pay ranges for a General Practice animal hospital using a Pay for Performance compensation system 401k Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Mental health benefits Paid Time Off Continuing Education allowance Uniform allowance Employee pet care benefit Tuition Reimbursement for Veterinary Technician school Professional development Candidates moving through our hiring process will be interviewed, have a background/drug screen, and their previous employers called for references.