Overview Four Paws Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join our team! Location: 9430 Balm Riverview Road Riverview, FL 33569 Compensation: $18-21/hr Schedule: Monday -Friday 7:45 am-5:30 pm Saturday 7:45 am- 12 pm Four Paws Veterinary Hospital is committed to providing the highest level of professional veterinary care, client education, support, and preventative medicine available. We are focused on continuous improvement and on-going quality control. Our staff is committed to providing outstanding customer service while encouraging individual and team development. We maintain an upbeat clinic where tails wag and clients & staff find reasons to smile. Services we offer: Preventative medicineAnnual health examinations with situational & age-appropriate bloodworkVaccinations tailored to your pet's lifestyle & needsNutritional counseling including homemade dietsGeneral surgery (spays / neuters / etc)Canine / Feline dental cleaningsDigital radiographsTherapy LaserProper skin and ear careUltrasoundCanine / Feline acupuncture & herbal therapiesMicrochippingNail trimsHospitalization - Including isolation services for contagious illnessesDrop off appointments for existing clients/patientsLaboratory services (in house and send out)Limited Pharmacy on siteHouse call exams for exisiting clients/patients - Currently Limited Benefits: PTO - 40 Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service. Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day) * The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member's discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager. Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded. Medical, Vision and Dental plans available FSA and HSA options available Maternity Leave 401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program * Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you * 24 hour access * Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more * Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus * Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information * Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions * Build coping skills to manage life's challenges and gain control of your life * Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics * Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page * ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!! Optional Insurances Available * Life Insurance AD&D * Short Term Disability Insurance * Long Term Disability Insurance * Critical Illness Insurance * Accidental Insurance Pet Benefits Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75 CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips. Scholarship Program for Veterinary Technicians that want to become credentialed Internal Employee Rewards Program * Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards. We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students. Job Summary: The Veterinary Technician provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The Veterinary Technician will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities. Responsibilities Essential Functions:The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.• Maintain excellent client communication.• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.• Answer client's inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client's medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate. Additional Functions:• Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking in clients.• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.• Participate in any special cleaning duties.• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.• Take part in jobs shadows or working interviews as necessary.• Take part in training as necessary.• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.• Delegate additional cleaning duties as necessary during slow times in the absence of a supervisor.• Identify areas or items needing additional attention.• Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.• The employee must be confident around pets.Required Education and Experience:• Minimum of 18 years old.• High School Diploma or equivalent.• Some veterinary industry experience required. Physical Requirements:• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.• The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.• The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment. Reasonable AccommodationsApplicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.