Veterinary Technician- Experienced - United Veterinary Care

Curry Ford Animal Hospital is dedicated to superior quality animal health care for clients in the greater Orlando area. As a full-service small animal veterinary hospital, we have a wide variety of services available in a single location. From wellness checks through dental and surgical needs, we have the technology and experience you need to safely care for the furry members of your family.   

 As a Veterinary Professional, you already have a good idea as to the day-to-day requirements of being a talented Veterinary Technician.

We'll love your experience, passion, drive, and ability to work well with a team. This is a full-time position for an experienced (at least 1 year) Veterinary Technician.

Here are some key skills we are seeking that are particularly relevant to this opportunity:

•   Provide friendly, quality care to our clients. Provide and maintain a high standard of patient care, including but not limited to:
• Discharging patients from the clinic
• Fill prescriptions
• Draw blood
• Obtain vitals on patients
• Assist in inducing and maintaining patients under sedation or anesthesia.
•   Maintain a high standard of patient care
•   IV catheter placement and maintenance. Drug administration
•   Assist with surgical and dental procedures, including preparation and monitoring of the patient. Also, assist with performing dental radiographs and dental charting.
•   Knowledge of drugs and their dosages/uses
•   Recognizing and reporting pain, distress, or any other patient concerns.
•   Assist in emergency services (CPR, unaided catheterization/intubation, drug administration)

Skills and Knowledge 

• Effective communication with clients and staff members
• Ability to safely lift objects or pets of at least 50lbs (you may ask for assistance)
• Ability to work with or without direct supervision
• Restrain and control cats and dogs of any temperament
• Recognize concerning behaviors in pets
• Make conversions and calculations
• Adapt to different needs and preferences of different doctors. 
• Ask questions when any task or procedure is unclear
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of hospital procedures and operating instruction

Benefits include: 

• Short Term Disability paid for by employer 
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family 
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Kaiser/UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options 
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand

 Think you're the experienced Vet Tech we're looking for? Apply now!