Job description
Forest Lakes serves the local Sarasota area! Our hospital sees not only small animal pets, but sometimes exotics and pocket pets as well. We are a multi-doctor staff with a great support staff team. Working at Forest Lakes, you will have access to modern equipment such as digital body and dental radiographs, ultrasounds, and a dedicated surgery suite. We are located a convenient 3 miles from the nearest ER facility!
Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.
The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Technician helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills will include, but are not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Veterinary Technician's also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.
Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours and some weekends.
Ideal Candidate:
- Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
- Be compassionate/caring
- Can work individually, as well as on a team
- Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with team mates is required
- Prior experience preferred
Benefits:
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
- 401k Match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Six (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave
- One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Supplemental insurance options
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- Scrub allowance
- Hands-on and E-training
- Professional growth opportunities
- Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
- Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians
Requirements:
- Prior Customer Service Experience
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
- Current State Licensure in good standing
Sarasota is a growing city on the west coast of Florida, just one hour south of Tampa. Sarasota is best known for its white-sand beaches in Siesta Key, its rich arts, and cultural performances as well as its long-time connection to the famous circus-performing Ringling family. Sarasota offers residents a high quality of life year-round with endless outdoor activities, an expanding job market as well as expert healthcare services from top-rated area hospitals. Sarasota has something to do for every age which makes the city a good choice for any family. We are a growing, eclectic community that is conveniently located near the most beautiful beaches. If you love farmers markets, local art shows, and one-of-a-kind restaurants, then this is the place for you to call home!
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