Veterinary Technician
- Category
- Veterinary Technician
- Job ID
- 22602
- Hospital
- Hillsboro Beach Animal Hospital
- Location
- Deerfield Beach, Florida
Come join our Team!
We are a well-established, full-service, 3-doctor, AAHA accredited hospital that is dedicated in providing our community with optimal veterinary care. Our practice promotes a welcoming environment where our team members feel like family.
Our hospital is fully furnished with 7 exam rooms, a large treatment suite, two dental wet tables, sterile surgical suite, and state of the art equipment including complete in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, digital intraoral x-ray, ultrasound, lift exam tables and more.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the veterinarian during examination of animals, providing restraint as needed in order to work safely and effectively.
- Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Perform routine dental scaling/polishing on animals under the direct direction of the veterinarian.
- Administer anesthesia to animals under the direction of the veterinarian and monitors animals’ responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
- Obtain radiographs of animals with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques.
- Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
- Perform routine laboratory tests using our in-house lab equipment.
- Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
- Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials.
- Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
- Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and placing IV catheters.
- Maintain clean examination rooms and treatment areas.
- Work collaboratively with veterinarians to ensure that all animals are being cared for properly.
Qualifications:
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- At least 2 years of experience in the role of veterinary technician
- Knowledge of AVImark is a plus
Benefits:
- $18.00 - $25.00 hourly
- Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Retirement - 401k + match
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Employee Pet Discount
- Provided Uniforms
- PTO
- Fair Work-Life Balance
For more information about our hospital, visit https://www.hillsborobeachanimal.com.
Location: 665 S Federal Hwy Deerfield Beach FL 33441
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