Lead Veterinary Technician
2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
PetVet Care Centers is seeking a Lead Veterinary Technician to join their team in Punta Gorda, FL. The role involves providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients.
About the Role
As a Lead Veterinary Technician, you will support hospital operations by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations, assisting during surgeries, providing nursing care, maintaining medical supplies, and overseeing patient records. You will also communicate with pet owners about patient status and ensure a safe and humane environment for all animals.
About You
Required:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 5 years veterinary technician experience OR CVT.
- Knowledge of preparation, monitoring, and recovery of pets receiving surgery.
- Ability to demonstrate correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, and emergency medicine.
- Ability to work with or around sick animals and potentially hazardous materials.
Preferred:
- Leadership experience in a veterinary hospital.
- Displays care and compassion towards pets and clients.
- Ability to work cooperatively with a team.
- Demonstrates responsibility and dependability in completing tasks.
- Proactively seeks opportunities to improve work activities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster).
- 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
- Team Member Pet Discounts.
- Emotional wellbeing support including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP.
- CE stipends and career development resources.
- Grant Circle - a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship.
PetVet Care Centers
PetVet Care Centers is a network of over 460+ Specialty and General Practice Veterinary Hospitals across the nation. Each location is operated locally and supported globally. We appreciate the differences in each and every community and support the local traditions which have made our member hospitals so successful. Visit our website to learn more about our career opportunities for veterinarians and veterinary office support staff.
Punta Gorda, FL