What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Nurse / Technician - No Weekends No Late Night Shifts position at SPCA Florida?
Changing the world of an animal’s life is what we do best! We’re passionate about cultivating your career and future in Veterinary Medicine. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is making a difference in animals’ lives.
Our technicians' primary responsibilities include complete case management and knowledge, client education and communications, as well as all basic technical skills and nursing care. Our state-of-the-art equipment also includes ultrasonography, in-house lab by IDEXX, in house pharmacy, and digital dental radiology just to name a few.
We know there are a lot of animal hospitals out there, so why choose us?
A place to grow: Our commitment to training and medical advancement means you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and knowledge as well as providing a path for advancing your career. At SPCA Florida, your passion for medicine and compassion for animals are matched with a commitment to your professional growth. You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload and meet compassionate parents of pets.
A team to support you: At each shift, you’ll find colleagues ready to work together — we’ll be here when you need an extra hand, a moment to laugh, or a shoulder to cry on. We celebrate all the accomplishments that you make personally or professionally. Our high performing team looks forward to solving together, winning together, and having fun together.
A focus on your work-life balance: NO late-night shifts and NO weekends! We want you home with your family and friends. We are committed to offering a benefits package that supports your life, well being, and thanks you for the care you give our patients every day. Just because veterinary medicine is your calling in life doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a life outside of your job.
Join SPCA Florida in making a difference as we are looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician. We are looking for candidates with the following skills:
- Must Love Animals and Care about People.
- Preferred but not required: CVT Graduate from AVMA accredited program and/or equivalent experience as a veterinary assistant/technician.
- Having the ability to take radiographs and proper positioning.
- Having the capability to complete clinical laboratory tests.
- Proficient in humane restraint techniques in different situations and for various procedures.
- Having the ability to administer medications, blood draws and I V Catheterization.
- Experience working as a veterinary technician in an established practice.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; attention to detail.
- Candidates must be eager to learn, show initiative, understand vaccine protocols.
- Bilingual is a plus!
- Ability to work in a very fast paced environment with minor supervision.
- As a benefit, the CVA online program is offered at no cost to the team member.
As a Veterinary Nurse, you will provide compassionate patient and client care while assisting primary care veterinarians in the exam room and on the treatment floor. We are looking for a caring, self-motivated individual who enjoys interacting with clients/co-workers and is looking for a long-standing career. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers devoted to giving our patients the best care possible by treating them with the same loving attention that we offer our own pets.
Our benefits package:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- 403B (retirement plan)
- Pet Discounts
- Continuing education allowance and professional development
- Paid time off, including a bank of PTO (availability to rollover PTO)
- Holiday Pay, Bereavement, and Jury Duty Pay
At SPCA Florida we have created what we believe is a good balance between professional expertise and a positive work environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace, background checks.
