Veterinary Technician at Sumter County Animal Hospital

Company Description Sumter County Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast paced 1 doctor small animal   practice located in Wildwood, Florida. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, High Speed Dentistry, Cold Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body radiology, OFA certification, Acupuncture, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding and more. We strive for low stress, compassionate care in all interactions with our patients, to foster a sense of safety and trust we want coming to the clinic to be good experience for everyone. Sumter County Animal Hospital is located in Wildwood, Florida which is just outside of the growing The Villages Community. We are only 45 minutes away from Orlando. There are endless activities within the Orlando metropolitan area including theme parks, restaurants, and concerts. Also, within 30 minutes are endless state parks and recreation areas with ample nature trails, springs, beaches, and lakes. Popular activities include food and wine at Epcot, Harry Potter World at Universal, Horse shows at the Florida Horse Park, or Glass bottom boat tour in Silver Springs State Park. There are endless activities within an easy commute making the area a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance. Sumter county is an "A" school district making it an ideal area to raise a family! To learn more about us click  here.  Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development. Qualifications We're looking for: An experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator Must be able to properly restrain pets. Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus! Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset. Additional Information Pay Range:  $16.00 - $18.00 per hour We offer our staff: Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)   Employee Assistance Program   Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees   Paid Bereavement Program   Paid Parental Leave Program    Competitive Compensation    Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)  Tuition Assistance Program   Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster   Career Development Opportunities   Referral Bonus Program for most positions!   Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)    *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.  *Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit .  #SS2 Employment Type: Full Time