What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Tampa Veterinary Hospital?
Tampa Veterinary Hospital is proud to be Tampa's oldest and most trusted veterinary hospital. Founded in 1925, TVH has served the pets of Tampa Bay for generations. In 2021, TVH opened the doors to their newly constructed facility on Howard Avenue.
The new hospital has paved way for unprecedented growth, and we need experienced veterinary technicians to grow with us! Our team provides wellness care for both traditional and non-traditional pets, critical care, surgery, dentistry and more.
Our core values lie at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for team members who are Eager, want to Continuously Improve, offer Outstanding Guest Service and live within a Positive Mindset. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
As a veterinary technician at TVH you will:
- Provide compassionate care for patients- including dogs, cats and non-traditional pets
- Take medical histories and assist veterinarians with examinations
- Perform venipuncture/phlebotomy
- Interpret cytologies
- Place IV catheters
- Take radiographs
- Measure blood pressures
- Administer and dispense common veterinary medications via appropriate routes and protocol
- Triage patients and alert the Veterinarian if a patients status changes or if vital signs are outside of normal ranges
Other duties and tasks as necessary.
Experience as a veterinary technician in a fast-paced, team environment is required. CVT's and LVT's are highly encouraged to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $24