American Veterinary Group (AVG)

Veterinary Technician

American Veterinary Group (AVG)  •  Onsite  •  7 days ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.
14
AI Success™

Job Description

Veterinary Technician

Application Deadline: 9 June 2026

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Estero Animal Hospital

Reporting To: Practice Manager


Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.
The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Technician helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills will include, but are not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Veterinary Technician's also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Ideal Candidate

  • Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
  • Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
  • Be compassionate/caring
  • Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
  • Can work individually, as well as on a team
  • Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction
  • Prior experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

  • Prior Customer Service Experience
  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
  • Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles

Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians
  • Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
  • 401k Match
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
  • One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
  • Short-term and long-term disability options
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • Discounted Veterinary Care
  • Scrub allowance
  • Hands-on and E-training
  • Professional growth opportunities
American Veterinary Group (AVG)

About American Veterinary Group (AVG)

At American Veterinary Group (AVG), we are no strangers to growth. In 2023, we hit an exciting milestone: over 150 veterinary practices within our family of hospitals and a footprint that extends across 13 states. We continue to grow and leverage our infrastructure to empower veterinary practices and professionals by providing exceptional support for hospital operations, medical expertise, recruiting, training, marketing, finance, and human resource functions. In short, we serve to support our Family of Hospitals and we got here by caring, listening, and fostering genuine partnerships with each of our veterinary hospitals to empower their strength, expertise, and medical autonomy at the local level.

Today, we get to call the 2,300 hospital employees, including over 300 veterinarians and 125 home office support staff, our colleagues, mentors, and cheerleaders. Tomorrow will bring us even more growth in talent and expertise. And the best part? There’s room for you at the table to also grow and be supported if you join our team!

Industry
Veterinary & Animal Care
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Tampa, Florida
Year Founded
Unknown
Social Media