Veterinary Technician - Veterinary

Overview

Animal Eye Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for its busy, fast paced ophthalmology practice located in Orange Park
. We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Energetic
• Positive
• Upbeat personality
• Takes initiative
• Commitment to the needs of the clinic
• Punctual
• Willingness to teach others and share ideas
• Openness to diversity
• Adaptability to change
• Accountable
• Able to see big picture

• Assist doctors in exams and surgery
• Educate clients
• Perform blood draws and placement of catheters
• Record inpatient files accurately
• Monitor patients under anesthesia
• Participate in daily cleanliness of our clinics

Full-time

• Must have a record of longevity in and commitment to veterinary medicine with a minimum of 3 years' work consecutive experience
• Must possess good communication skills and a positive attitude
• Must be able to work independently and without direct supervision
• Must be efficient with anesthesia, venipuncture and IV catheters
• Experience in performing ophthalmic diagnostic tests is a huge plus
• Qualified candidates must be available for some evenings/weekends/holidays for rotating on call duties

• Dependable attendance is required
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions
• The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be confident in handling and restraining animals during exams and procedures

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options
• Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 401K with employer match
• CE opportunities
• Uniforms
• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets

Please respond with your resume and cover letter. We review applicants and may reach out between Monday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, so please be sure to include your preferred contact information for that range of time. Interviews may be conducted via Face Time or Facebook Messenger video call.

$21 - $23 / hour depending on experience