Veterinary Technician

Want to have fun at work and help pets and their owners? Our culture is all about having fun
while educating pet owners and treating their pets to live their best life! We pay above average
and offer great benefits!

Our culture sets us apart with both our clients and our staff. We sum our culture up in 4 words:
Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Enthusiasm or CARE for short.
 
Our clients love us because we treat our team and our clients like family and it shows!
 
Parkway Veterinary Center is seeking a full-time technician to join our team in providing
exceptional care and superior service to the pets of Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida.
 
Our veterinary facility is a full-service small animal hospital which provides medical, soft tissue
surgery and dental services. We have in-house laboratory, digital radiology, and much more!
 
We recently moved into a new, larger and beautiful facility on the southeast corner of University
Parkway and Tuttle Avenue.
 
We are looking for a friendly and knowledgeable person to add to our amazing team of
professionals and perform the many essential functions of a veterinary technician. 
 
A Brief Summary of the Veterinary Technician Role In Our Hospital:
 
 Collect and record information about the client and patients.
 Advise, educate and explain our recommendations for preventative care.
 Perform routine procedures (including blood draws & placement of IV catheters, etc.).
 Administer vaccines or other treatments as directed by our DVMs.
 Admit patients, provide estimates and release forms.
 Perform laboratory evaluations and record results.
 Fill and refill prescriptions.
 Working knowledge of Avimark In-House Equipment, Digital X-ray Systems, Avimark
Veterinary Software, Microsoft Office, Email, Internet and blood machines.
 Position pets, take and process digital radiographs.
 Surgical prep, monitoring, clean up and repack of surgical packs and gowns.
 Perform dental hygiene procedures under the supervision of our DVMs. 
 
Qualifications and Skills:
 
This position is available for full-time applicants. Professional, mature, hard-working individuals
who have an ability to work with others is required. This position is open to technicians who
enjoy working with companion animals as well as exotic pets and their owners in a professional,
challenging setting, yet a relaxed and focused environment. Saturdays on rotation are required
for this position.
 

Excellent competitive wages depending upon experience and skill level.
 
Previous veterinary technician experience (minimum 1 year or more) required.  Highly skilled
technicians with advanced surgery experience are encouraged to apply!
 
Benefits:
 
Highly Competitive Salary
 
Employee Discounts on Veterinary Care and Products
 
Growth Based Bonuses
 
Paid Holidays after 90 days & Paid Vacations after 1 year
 
Employer Matched 401k Plan after 90 days
 
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
 
Salary: Based on Experience Level
 
Experience:
 Previous Veterinary Technician Experience Required

Education:
 High school or equivalent required

License:
 Not required in Florida but is nice to have. We don’t require or even expect this;
however, we do pay accordingly for an applicant who is a CVT.

Additional Compensation:
 Bonuses
 Pet Discounts
 Flexible schedule
 Professional development assistance
 Great work environment
Hours per week:  40
 
We look forward to meeting you and gaining another outstanding team member!

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Location

Parkway Veterinary Center, FL

Department

Parkway Veterinary Center

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced