Overview

Care for animals. Support your team. Make a difference every single shift.

By 9 a.m. you've coaxed a trembling Lab onto the scale with a lick mat and a low voice, drawn his blood while he's still working on the peanut butter, and walked his owner through what comes next. Nobody got rushed, and nobody got forced. That's a normal morning at Island Hammock Pet Hospital in Key Largo, where Fear Free handling is how we practice, not a poster in the lobby. We're hiring a Veterinary Technician to join our team and bring that same steady care to every patient and client we see.

About the Practice
We've cared for pets across Key Largo and the Florida Keys since 2010. We're AAHA accredited and Fear Free Certified, and we offer wellness exams, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, an in-house laboratory, and radiology, with the kind of thorough, thoughtful care we'd want for our own pets. We show up for each other, celebrate the wins (big and small), and support one another through the tough moments. We believe kindness, communication, and a little humor make even our busiest days better. Our clients know us and rely on us, and you'll feel that connection every day.

What You'll Help Make Possible

Patients who stay calm and trusting through exams, surgery prep, and recovery
Accurate records and lab results that give our DVMs what they need to make confident calls
Post-op patients watched closely, with any change caught and reported early
Clients who leave understanding their pet's medications, treatments, and home care
A hospital day that stays on track because every exam room and treatment area is ready when we need it

What We're Looking For

Required:

1-2 years of hands-on experience in a veterinary setting as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant
Comfortable assisting with exams, procedures, and daily patient care
Availability for 10-hour day shifts, including rotating weekends

Preferred:

A calm, steady presence with animals and the people who love them
Clear, kind communication with clients and teammates
Organized, and able to roll with the flow when the schedule fills up
Eager to learn, grow, and try new things
A willingness to jump in wherever we need you, because teamwork is our culture

Schedule

Full-time, Day shift
10-hour shifts
Rotating weekends
No holiday shifts required

Compensation
Compensation for this role starts from $17.00 per hour, based on experience and role alignment.

What's in it for you?

Competitive pay, based on experience
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care)
Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
Uniform allowance
Pet care discounts for your personal pets
PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

If you want to practice Fear Free medicine in the Keys alongside a team that has your back, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

Check us out: www.ihph.net

Island Hammock Pet Hospital is proud to be partnered with Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com

Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.

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