About us
Veterinary Emergency Triage and Surgery (VETS ER) is a new innovative veterinary emergency hospital located in north Lakeland, FL. VETS ER care team is supportive, engaging, and rewarding. Our goals are to provide quality emergency care by a top notch veterinary team and compassion for their owners in their time of need.
Our work environment includes:
- Safe work environment
- On-the-job training
- Growth opportunities
- Flexible working hours
Veterinary technicians are a vital part of quality care in our practice. Our company is seeking veterinary technicians who have general practice and/or emergency medicine experience in the veterinary field. Motivated individuals pursuing advanced training in technical and critical care medicine will have opportunity to do so in a dynamic setting. Nursing duties include, but not limited to, direct communication with pet owners about history, treatment plans, and estimates, perform diagnostics, phlebotomy, ICU admittance, and anesthesia and monitoring. We are looking for veterinary technicians who will work under the supervision of our caring and dedicated veterinarians, interacting with our clients to provide quality animal care and compassionate advice. Technical skills and general knkowledge of medicine, anesthesia and surgery appreciated. VETS ER is paperless and efficient. Flexiable hours are available. with a genuine passion for animals and an extensive knowledge in animal health and wellness. Responsibilities:
Understand proper care and nutrition of domestic animals.
Understand basic oral and physical exam techniques.
Be able to communicate with clients and be a good listener.
Know various causes of illness in pets.
Be able to show empathy to clients when they have lost a pet.
Understand animal laws.
Understand animal behavior and be able to identify abnormal behavior.
Be able to handle frightened or aggressive animals in a safe manner for staff, doctors and pet owners.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person