Big Paws Animal Hospital is a busy one doctor practice located in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. We are a full-service small animal hospital providing routine and emergency veterinary care for dogs and cats. We are seeking a dedicated, experienced individual to join our family

Our hospital is open 6 days a week. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 8am-6pm Wednesday 8-3 and Saturdays from 8am-12pm.

Our Veterinary Technician’s responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

· Triage patients, record vitals, and acquire patient history.

· Assist Veterinarian in all routine and emergency patient care.

· Treatment and management of hospitalized patients.

· Discuss treatment plans, estimates, and payment options with clients.

· Acquire blood samples and place IV catheters

· Surgical preparation, assistance and recovery, including anesthetic monitoring

· Administer medications, injections, and vaccinations.

· Perform digital radiographs.

· Operate autoclaves, centrifuge, and in-house lab machines.

· Process specimens in the in-house laboratory and submit to outside labs.

· Fill medications and provide dosing instructions to clients.

· Enter patient service charges into computer database, keep accurate records.

· Explain patient instructions to clients and provide educational material & resources.

- Experience with Avimark is a plus!

-Pay is based on experience and skill level.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person