Veterinary Technician

Position: Veterinary Technician (CVT + non-credentialed)

Who we are:
Have you ever wished you would have gotten in on the ground floor? Wanted to make a real difference in an organization's culture and workflow? Be part of the start of something big? This is the unique opportunity Beacon can provide you.
Join us today and help develop St. Petersburg’s only 24/7 Pet Emergency
Hospital.

Beacon Emergency Veterinary Hospital is the only locally owned and operated
24/7 ER facility, located in the heart of beautiful St. Petersburg, FL. We opened in February of 2023 and are growing again. In an increasingly corporate landscape, we aim to provide an experience we’d want for ourselves and for our community. Beacon aims to have an employee centric workplace that truly values the people that make us great! We hire talented individuals whose number one priority is the comfort and health of pets and the families that love them. By valuing and supporting our team first, our people can focus on being their best selves.

About St. Petersburg:
Located on the west coast of Florida and known as the “Sunshine City”, St. Petersburg averages 361 days of sunshine per year and is considered one of the crown jewels of beautiful Tampa Bay. St. Petersburg is consistently ranked as one of the country's most pet friendly cities. Live where others vacation and enjoy a great work life balance for you and your furry friend. From a vibrant and diverse downtown to our award winning white sand beaches, St. Petersburg has something to offer everyone on two feet or four!

What we’re seeking:

● We are seeking experienced and skilled Veterinary Technicians (CVT’s and non-credentialed considered) to join our emergency team. 1 year of emergency experience or 1-2 years of general practice experience is preferred.

● Technicians serve an essential role in our hospital and provide excellent technical skills. A strong knowledge of emergency procedures and medicine is preferred.

● Our hospital is 24/7/365 and our technicians require flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Triage and stabilization of incoming emergent patients
• Provide nursing care to critical and stable patients
• Provide timely and proficient treatments and procedures to patients
• Assist ER doctors with exams, treatments and procedures
• Immediately respond to STAT situations and codes. Capable of overseeing patient care and treatments of the critically ill.
• Capable in anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep and surgical monitoring.
• Comfortable and proficient in patient recovery.
• Proficient in venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Perform in-house laboratory work and diagnostic imaging (including, bloodwork, urinalysis and fecal testing)
• Administer SQ fluids, IV medications and various medical treatments per doctors’ orders.
• Fill medications accurately
• Work collaboratively with doctors and staff to ensure hospitalized patients receive the best possible care and communicate / update the families of patients throughout shift
• Proficient in communication and empathy with clients. Capable of providing comfort to patients as well as their owners
• Comfortable presenting treatment plans with owners and having conversations regarding financial requirements
• Utilize whiteboard software to ensure all treatments are noted and scheduled appropriately
• Recognize subtle change in clinical status of patients and alert doctors promptly to these updates
• Ability to communicate discharge and medication instructions with clients

Compensation:

● Hourly rate $23 - $32 per hour based on experience, credentials, schedule availability and other factors

Benefits:
Eligible full-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation time
• Scrub allowance
• Paid parental leave
• Pet care discounts
• Continuing education allowance + travel assistance

Physical Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job is physically active and requires frequent bending. It also requires routine lifting and restraining of animals in excess of 50 pounds.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you’re looking to join an exciting start up and provide emergent pet care in the beautiful St. Petersburg area, APPLY TODAY!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person