Veterinary Technician

Company Description

Nease Animal Hospital is a thriving, well-established small animal practice located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida. With 2 dedicated doctors and a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we’re proud to serve quality care to the pets of St. Augustine, Nocatee, Ponte Vedra, and Twin Creeks.

Our clients love us (just check out our glowing online reviews!) because we combine top-notch veterinary medicine with a genuinely friendly, compassionate approach. We allow room for modern medical practice to work alongside holistic and Traditional Chine Medicine techniques. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for passionate veterinary professionals to join our close-knit team and help us care for even more pets and their people.

We offer a wide range of services to ensure comprehensive care for our patients, including:

• Preventive & wellness care
• Holistic services such as acupuncture
• Nutritional counseling
• Dentistry and soft tissue surgeries
• Behavioral management appointments
• And so much more!

We believe in work-life balance, which is why we're open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with weekends off to enjoy everything Florida has to offer.

Whether you're looking for a supportive place to grow your career or a welcoming team that feels like family, Nease Animal Hospital might just be your perfect fit!

To learn more about us click Nease Animal Hospital

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $15-$19/hr

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees 
• Paid Bereavement Program 
• Paid Parental Leave Program  
• Competitive Compensation  
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program 
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions! 
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) 
• *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/. 

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