Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Experience Required

Description

Animal Eye Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for its busy, fast paced ophthalmology practice located in Jacksonville. We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Energetic
• Positive
• Upbeat personality
• Takes initiative
• Commitment to the needs of the clinic
• Punctual
• Willingness to teach others and share ideas
• Openness to diversity
• Adaptability to change
• Accountable
• Able to see big picture

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Must have a record of longevity in and commitment to veterinary medicine with a minimum of 3 years' work consecutive experience
• Must possess good communication skills and a positive attitude
• Must be able to work independently and without direct supervision
• Must be efficient with anesthesia, venipuncture and IV catheters
• Experience in performing ophthalmic diagnostic tests is a HUGE plus!
• Qualified candidates must be available for some evenings/weekends/holidays for rotating on call duties
• Lead technician experience a plus

Education and Physical Requirements:

• Dependable attendance is required
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions
• The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be confident in handling and restraining animals during exams and procedures

Responsibilities/Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist doctors in exams and surgery
• Educate clients
• Perform blood draws and placement of catheters
• Record in patient files accurately
• Monitor patients under anesthesia
• Participate in daily cleanliness of our clinics

Company Benefits include:

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options
• Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 401K with employer match
• CE opportunities
• Uniforms
• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets

Please respond with your resume and cover letter. We review applicants and may reach out between Monday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, so please be sure to include your preferred contact information for that range of time.

Please note that interviews may be conducted via Face Time or Facebook Messenger video call.