What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician - Orlando, FL position at The Cat Hospital of Orlando?
Who we are:
Are you passionate about caring for cats and those who love them?
At The Cat Hospital of Orlando, we are dedicated to the care we provide to our patients and clients. By delivering high-quality medicine with a focus on personal and professional development for all team members, we aim to create lifelong relationships with our clients and the felines that love them. When you join our family, you will be helping to build healthier lives for countless pets and their families.
By joining the Veterinary Technician team at The Cat Hospital of Orlando, you can enjoy a meaningful career in a fun but professional team-oriented atmosphere. We boast Cat-Friendly Practice (CFP) Gold status and promote Fear Free standards of medicine, helping us to retain a fantastic staff of compassionate and qualified veterinary professionals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, strive to never stop learning, and have a fiery zest for all things feline, The Cat Hospital of Orlando may be the place for you!
As an experienced Veterinary Technician, you already know what it takes to be a successful veterinary professional. Some of the key skills that we are looking for with this particular opportunity include:
- Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
- Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
- Competency in emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement
- Diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy and sample collection, and in-house lab work
- Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff.
- Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions.
This is a full-time position for an experienced (at least 1 year) or licensed Veterinary Technician. Our goal is to attract talented veterinary professionals like you. In doing so, we have a flexible approach to compensation based on your skill level and potential. Our benefits also include:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Ability to join our Vetcor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental leave
- Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.)
Each member of out team should be ready to:
- Let your passion for patient care shine
- Build rapport with clients, fellow team members, and leadership
- Prioritize professional and concise communication to educate our clients
- Maintain a positive, supportive approach at all times, recognizing that great results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect
- Never stopping learning and to never stop sharing knowledge
- Smile. If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong
Think you’re the Veterinary Technician we’re looking for? Apply now! We look forward to your contributions towards a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of The Cat Hospital of Orlando and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.