Veterinary Technician

Who we are:

Park Heights Animal Care Center is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

• Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable based on experience
• Schedule: Mon-Fri 830 am-530pm

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Park Heights is a fast-paced, client-focused, small animal practice in Fruitland Park Florida.  We are a 3-doctor practice, that prides ourselves on providing high-quality, compassionate care, and building lasting relationships with our patients and clients. 

We are looking for a skilled, compassionate Exam Room technician to join our team. You will be the primary contact between the clients, patients, and veterinarians. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Communication: Greet clients, obtain detailed medical histories, and discuss preventive care recommendations.
• Patient Handling: Safely restrain, handle, and comfort animals during examinations, we use fear-free techniques for all pets.
• Clinical Procedures: Perform blood draws, collect urine/fecal samples, administer vaccines, place IV catheters,  ear cleaning, and anal gland expression are a few of the duties you will preform.
• Efficiency: Prepare the exam room, ensure necessary supplies are ready, and facilitate smooth, timely appointments.
• Client Education: Provide information regarding pet nutrition, parasite prevention, and medication administration. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a veterinary clinical setting required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in venipuncture and animal handling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask. 

Benefits Include:

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

We would like someone in this position to be meticulous and compassionate. To provide patients with the highest level of care. Preferred applicants are motivated, empathetic, and detail-oriented. If this sounds like you, apply today!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Park Heights Animal Care Center 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.