What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Outpatient Technician - Meaningful Work with No Weekends position at SPCA Florida?
Join SPCA Florida and make a real difference in the lives of animals! We’re a passionate, results-driven team that thrives on collaboration, open communication, and a positive workplace culture. Here, your strengths are valued, your work is rewarding, and fun is part of the mission. Every day, we provide life-saving care to the most vulnerable dogs and cats, and we’re building a humane community where pets and people thrive together.
Come be part of something meaningful—and help us create a world where every tail wags and every purr counts!
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 problems 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.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive Compensation Package
- No Weekend Shifts or On-Call Shifts
- Paid Time Off
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Employer-sponsored well-being plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and more.
- Jury Duty Pay
- Bereavement Pay
- Holiday Pay
- Pet Care Discounts
- No Cost Pet Cremation
- Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees and their families for confidential assistance
- Basic Life Insurance
What We’re Looking For:
- Must love animals and care about people
- Preferred: CVT graduate (AVMA-accredited program) or equivalent veterinary technician/assistant experience
- Ability to:
- Take radiographs with proper positioning
- Perform clinical laboratory tests
- Administer medications and draw blood
- Use humane restraint techniques in a variety of situations
- Experience working as a veterinary technician in an established practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail
- Eagerness to learn, show initiative, and understand vaccine protocols
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
What you will get to do:
As a Veterinary Outpatient Technician, 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 pets.
At SPCA Florida, we have established a balance between professional expertise and a positive work environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace, background checks.