Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician
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Company Overview Tampa Bay Vets is a busy, AAHA accredited animal hospital practice with 8 locations in Tampa, FL. We pride ourselves on practicing the best quality medicine for our patients. We are in the forefront of medical technology, providing: Health/ Wellness Sick/Injured visits Dentistry Advanced Surgeries Digital Radiography Ultrasound Endoscopy Cold Laser Therapy Acupuncture We are looking for team members to join our family! We encourage professional growth and learning and have a great benefits package that reflects this! We have board certified DVM's and certified technicians on staff! Job Summary We are looking for a dedicated and caring Veterinary Technician. You will support our veterinarians and provide outstanding care to our patients and clients. Job responsibilities Complete patient check-ins and treatments Collect laboratory specimens from patients and prepare them for testing. Assist veterinarians with patient examinations and procedures Perform dental prophylaxis, take radiographs, assist in surgeries Calculate drug dosages correctly and prepare prescriptions Treat every patient like they were your own Enter medical records in Practice Management software Give excellent client service and education Qualifications and Skills A proven track record of working as a veterinary technician Attention to detail Ability to multitask and take initiative Ability to work in stressful situations while making sound decisions Customer service skills Excellent prioritization and efficiency CVT, LVT or RVT preferred, but not required Must be able to lift patients up to 40 pounds alone, and patients over 50 pounds with assistance Benefits and Perks Higher than normal pay ranges with incentives using a Pay for Performance compensation system 401k retirement plan with m atching contributions Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance Paid Time Off Continuing Education allowance Uniform allowance Employee pet care benefits (Wellness, Dentistry, Medications and Food) Tuition Reimbursement for Veterinary Technician school Professional development Candidates moving through our hiring process will be interviewed, have a background/drug screen, and have their previous employers called for references.