Veterinary Technician

• Modern equipment. A full in-house IDEXX lab, digital radiology, cold laser therapy, high-speed dental equipment, and advanced patient monitoring.
• Lasting relationships. Loyal, engaged clients who trust us with their pets through every stage of life.
• Hands-on experience. As a Veterinary Technician here, you’ll build skills in dentistry, anesthesia, laser therapy, and critical patient care.
• Mentorship and growth. Continuing education, conference opportunities, and mentoring as you grow your career.
• Work-life balance. A team that works hard and takes patient care seriously, while valuing time outside the hospital.
• A team that celebrates. Birthdays, milestones, team outings, and a workplace where your ideas are valued.

• →Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, procedures, and surgery
• →Obtain and document thorough patient histories, weights, and vital signs
• →Safely handle and restrain patients, prioritizing comfort and safety
• →Perform venipuncture, collect diagnostic samples, and run in-house IDEXX lab testing
• →Place and maintain IV catheters and operate IV pumps
• →Administer medications, vaccines, fluids, blood products, and treatments as directed
• →Prepare patients, instruments, and surgical suites, and assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• →Monitor hospitalized, recovering, and critically ill patients and report changes to the medical team
• →Take diagnostic digital radiographs using proper positioning and safety techniques
• →Clean, sterilize, and maintain instruments and imaging, anesthesia, and monitoring equipment
• →Educate clients on preventive care, nutrition, medications, and home care, and make follow-up calls
• →Maintain accurate, detailed medical records

Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

• Previous veterinary technician experience
• Strong patient handling and restraint skills
• Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection
• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, patient recovery, and nursing care for critically ill patients
• Experience with lab testing and diagnostic radiography
• Excellent client communication and education skills
• Accurate documentation and strong attention to detail
• A dependable, positive, team-first approach and a passion for learning
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift [Weight] lbs with assistance
• Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required

If you’re a Veterinary Technician looking for a place where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and you can build meaningful relationships with patients, clients, and teammates, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your skills, compassion, and curiosity, and help us keep making a difference together.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of New Tampa Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.