Surgical Veterinary Technician 

 Watson's Friends Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. 

 What to Expect as a Veterinary Technician with Watson's Friends Animal Hospital

As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with: 

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too. 
• Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays, days of PTO, and [other PTO, ie: birthday off, mental health day, sick leave] per year. Take the time you need to recharge. 

Salary: $21.00-$28.00 

Schedule: Monday- Friday and Rotating Saturdays

 Key Responsibilities:  

• Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians. 

• Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments. 

• Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice’s products, programs, and services. 

• Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids. 

• Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained. 

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing. 

• Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication. 
• Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage. 

Qualifications: 

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification. 

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. 

• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions. 

• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.    

 About Watson's Friends Animal Hospital  

Founded by Dr. Brian Taylor, Watson’s Friends Animal Hospital is the newest veterinary center for pets in the greater Parrish and Palmetto, Florida area. Dr. Taylor and his team bring decades of experience to ensure the best wellness and longevity for your furry best friends