What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Tri County Animal Rescue?
Lois Pope Pet Clinic at Tri-County Animal Rescue
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
Position: Veterinary Technician
Schedule: Full-Time / Part-Time
The Lois Pope Pet Clinic at Tri-County Animal Rescue is a busy, mission-driven veterinary clinic dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality veterinary care to help pets remain healthy and in the homes of the people who love them.
Our clinic serves approximately 1,200 patients each month and provides a wide range of veterinary services, including wellness and sick visits, diagnostics, dentistry, soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery, and emergency surgical care.
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, dependable Veterinary Technician to join our team.
Position SummaryThe Veterinary Technician will work closely with our veterinarians, surgical team, and support staff to provide excellent medical care to our patients. The ideal candidate is confident in their technical abilities, communicates well with clients and coworkers, and is comfortable working in a busy veterinary environment.
This position requires someone who can remain organized, compassionate, and attentive to detail while managing multiple patients and responsibilities throughout the day.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Safely restrain and handle dogs and cats for examinations and procedures
- Obtain accurate patient histories and vital signs
- Perform venipuncture and collect blood, urine, fecal, and other diagnostic samples
- Place and maintain IV catheters
- Perform in-house laboratory testing and properly prepare outside laboratory samples
- Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, procedures, and surgeries
- Monitor patients under anesthesia, including heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature, and other appropriate parameters
- Maintain accurate anesthesia and treatment records
- Monitor patients throughout surgical and anesthetic recovery
- Perform and assist with digital radiographs
- Assist with dental cleanings and dental X-rays
- Administer medications, injections, fluids, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
- Calculate and prepare medications accurately under veterinary direction
- Provide appropriate nursing care to hospitalized and recovering patients
- Recognize changes in a patient's condition and promptly communicate concerns to the veterinarian
- Maintain accurate and complete medical records
- Review medications, discharge instructions, and basic at-home care with clients as directed
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment, surgery, dental, laboratory, and patient-care areas
- Properly clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and medical equipment
- Follow hospital safety, sanitation, infection-control, and controlled-medication protocols
- Assist with inventory and stocking of medical supplies
- Work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, reception staff, and shelter personnel
- Treat every patient with compassion, patience, and respect
- Previous veterinary technician experience required
- Strong animal handling and restraint skills
- Proficiency with blood draws and IV catheter placement
- Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical procedures preferred
- Experience with dental procedures and dental radiography preferred
- Ability to perform diagnostic radiographs
- Knowledge of veterinary medications, terminology, and basic laboratory procedures
- Ability to recognize potential medical concerns and communicate them appropriately
- Excellent communication and client-service skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Dependable, professional, and team-oriented
- Ability to safely lift and handle animals of varying sizes
We want someone who genuinely loves veterinary medicine and understands that excellent patient care requires both technical skill and compassion. Because the Lois Pope Pet Clinic serves a diverse community and sees a high volume of patients, we are looking for a technician who can move efficiently without sacrificing the quality of care. The right person will be willing to jump in where needed, support their coworkers, communicate clearly, and treat every animal as if they were their own.
Why Join the Lois Pope Pet Clinic?This is more than a traditional veterinary technician position. Our team has the opportunity to provide care to animals whose families may otherwise struggle to afford veterinary treatment.
Every day, our technicians help us relieve suffering, provide lifesaving treatment, prevent unnecessary euthanasia, and keep pets with the families who love them.
If you are an experienced veterinary technician looking for meaningful work with a team committed to making veterinary care more accessible, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your resume and a brief introduction to: amanda@tricountyhumane.org
Join a team where your veterinary skills can make a difference every single day.
Salary : $21 - $28