Lead Veterinary Technician - 1000 dollar sign on bonus

SPCA Tampa Bay Florida Inc.

Lead Veterinary Technician - 1000 dollar sign on bonus

Largo, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Tuition assistance

    What you’ll do:

    Make daily assignments and reassess those assignments throughout the day.

    Train employees and sign off their progress.

    Perform regular veterinary tech duties to include:

    Coordinate daily surgical cases (aka “surgery lead”), including updating PetPoint with surgical notes, drug logging, follow-up medications and treatments, and stage and location changes.

    Perform routine dental cleanings and dental radiographs, with mastery of charting terminology and anatomy.

    Administer sedation and anesthesia medications.

    Intubate and maintain pets on oxygen and/or gas anesthesia.

    Be able to perform cystocentesis for urinalysis, usually ultrasound guided.

    What we’re looking for:

    Valid Florida driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

    Certified Veterinary Technician is preferred, not required.

    Volunteer experience in a shelter or other similar animal care facility.

    One to two years veterinary work experience.

    Four 10 hour shifts on Saturday-Tuesday is preferred.

    What you get:

    120 hours of PTO + 6 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays (prorated)

    All health benefits start the 1st of the month following your hire date.

    403b retirement plan you can start contributing to the 1st of the month following your hire date with a 25% match, up to $1500 per year after a year of employment

    Discounted pet food

    $1000 sign on bonus, paid on your first check