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General Practice Veterinary Technician
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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
Job Description
Veterinary Healthcare Associates, Inc is hiring a General Practice Veterinary Technician in Winter Haven, FL. This is a full-time position. Bring Your Skills to Exceptional General Practice Veterinary Healthcare Associates (VHA) is seeking a highly skilled Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) who is passionate about wellness, preventive medicine, and building lasting relationships with patients and their families. Our General Practice team delivers comprehensive care across every stage of a pets lifefrom wellness and diagnostics to dentistry, surgery, and management of illness. With General Practice, Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty Services together on one integrated campus, our technicians also have opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, expand their skills, and experience a level of medicine rarely found in traditional general practice. This role is ideal for a technician who values exceptional nursing care, client education, teamwork, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of patients. What You'll Do Provide high-quality veterinary nursing care across wellness, preventive, medical, surgical, and dental cases Perform patient assessments and support individualized treatment plans Administer medications, injections, fluid therapy, and prescribed treatments with precision Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, laboratory testing, and other technical procedures Support anesthesia preparation, induction, monitoring, recovery, and pain management Provide skilled nursing support for surgical and dental procedures, including patient monitoring and recovery Perform diagnostic radiology with accurate positioning and adherence to radiation safety protocols Educate clients on wellness, preventive care, medications, treatment recommendations, and post-procedural care Maintain accurate medical records, treatment notes, surgical logs, and patient monitoring documentation Utilize compassionate, low-stress handling techniques to promote patient comfort and safety Collaborate with veterinarians and hospital teams to support efficient patient care and an exceptional client experience Pursue opportunities to expand clinical skills through collaboration with Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty teams