Veterinary Technician
No salary listed
Mid
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryVeterinary Professionals
About the job
Requirements
- A compassionate and professional approach to patients and clients.
- Strong veterinary nursing and technical skills.
- Confidence assisting with anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and patient care.
- Safe and effective animal-handling and restraint skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate medical documentation.
- Excellent client communication and education skills.
- The ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities calmly and efficiently.
- A strong understanding of medication preparation, dispensing, and documentation.
- The ability to follow established protocols while using sound judgment and initiative.
- A collaborative, team-first mindset and willingness to help coworkers as needed.
- Dependability, punctuality, and professionalism.
- A willingness to ask questions whenever you are unsure of a task or procedure.
- A commitment to continued learning and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, medications, equipment, and supplies for appointments and procedures.
- Safely and compassionately handle and restrain patients during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, surgical procedures, and patient care.
- Prepare patients for surgery, assist with anesthesia, monitor patients throughout procedures, and provide post-operative support and recovery care.
- Perform safety checks on anesthesia equipment and maintain surgical supplies and instruments.
- Clean, pack, sterilize, and autoclave surgical instruments and materials.
- Administer injections, medications, fluids, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
- Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples.
- Perform in-house laboratory testing, including fecal testing, urinalysis, skin scrapings, heartworm testing, FeLV/FIV testing, glucose testing, and other diagnostics.
- Prepare samples and documentation for outside laboratories and maintain accurate laboratory records.
- Obtain and process radiographs while following established safety procedures.
- Perform dental cleanings, ear care, nail trims, routine suture removal, and other technician procedures as directed.
- Monitor patient vital signs, treatments, medications, intake, output, and overall condition.
- Provide attentive nursing care to hospitalized and post-operative patients.
- Admit and discharge patients and provide clear client education regarding medications, treatments, home care, and follow-up instructions.
- Complete client callbacks and accurately document communications in the medical record.
- Assist with appointments by obtaining patient histories, weights, temperatures, preventive-care information, and diagnostic samples.
- Educate clients regarding preventive care, vaccines, heartworm prevention, flea control, nutrition, medications, and hospital recommendations.
- Accurately dispense prescription medications and maintain controlled drug logs.
- Maintain accurate patient records, treatment documentation, and charges.
- Monitor and maintain inventory, rotate stock, check expiration dates, and notify management when supplies need to be ordered.
- Support front-desk and Pet Care Coordinator responsibilities when needed.
- Maintain clean, stocked, organized exam rooms, treatment areas, laboratory spaces, and medical equipment.
- Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration, radiology, biohazard, controlled-drug, and hospital safety protocols.
Desired Qualifications
- Interest in radiology, dentistry, anesthesia, or another aspect of veterinary medicine, with continuing education and additional training encouraged.
About the company
VetCor runs a network of more than 850 veterinary practices across the United States and Canada. By acquiring established clinics and partnering with their teams, VetCor enables veterinarians to maintain medical autonomy while receiving centralized back-office support in areas such as practice management, marketing, and operations. This structure centralizes administrative tasks, allowing clinicians to devote more time to animal care. The company grows by adding new practices and leveraging shared resources and expertise across the network, ultimately delivering scalable veterinary services at a community level. Its goal is to expand access to quality pet healthcare by combining local clinic autonomy with centralized efficiency and support.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Norwell, Massachusetts
Founded
1996
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Vetcor added six hospitals in 2024 and continues active recruiting in 2026.
- Vetcor's 2025 Culture of Gratitude training strengthens retention and employer brand.
- Covetrus' expanded partnership improves purchasing leverage and workflow efficiency across hundreds of locations.
What critics are saying
- Cher-Ami Murphy v. Vetcor Management Company LLC filed March 12, 2026 in California.
- Vetcor's acquisition engine raises integration and document-control failures, like the 2023 merger conflict.
- Private equity ownership since 2018 pressures margins and exit timing if growth stalls.
What makes Vetcor unique
- Vetcor's 850-plus hospital network preserves local branding and clinician autonomy across North America.
- Oak Hill, Harvest, and Cressey back Vetcor, supporting disciplined buy-and-build execution.
- Covetrus named Vetcor's primary in-clinic products partner on October 3, 2023.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Hybrid Work Options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Budget