Experienced Veterinary Technician - United Veterinary Care

The family owned and operated practice of Curry Ford Animal Hospital is dedicated to superior quality animal health care for clients in the greater Orlando area. As a full-service small animal veterinary hospital, we have a wide variety of services available in a single location. From wellness checks through dental and surgical needs, we have the technology and experience you need to safely care for the furry members of your family.  Dr. Thomas J. Mole built Curry Ford Animal in 1984 and has dedicated himself to the health and happiness of Orlando pets ever since. 

 As a Veterinary Professional, you already have a good idea as to the day-to-day requirements of being a talented Veterinary Technician. Here are some key skills we are seeking that are particularly relevant to this opportunity: 

•   Provide friendly, quality care to our clients. Provide and maintain a high standard of patient care, including but not limited to:
• Discharging patients from the clinic
• Fill prescriptions
• Draw blood
• Obtain vitals on patients
• Assist in inducing and maintaining patients under sedation or anesthesia.
•   Maintain a high standard of patient care
•   IV catheter placement and maintenance. Drug administration
•   Assist with surgical and dental procedures, including preparation and monitoring of the patient. Also, assist with performing dental radiographs and dental charting.
•   Knowledge of drugs and their dosages/uses
•   Recognizing and reporting pain, distress, or any other patient concerns.
•   Assist in emergency services (CPR, unaided catheterization/intubation, drug administration)

Skills and Knowledge 

• Effective communication with clients and staff members
• Ability to safely lift objects or pets of at least 50lbs (you may ask for assistance)
• Ability to work with or without direct supervision
• Restrain and control cats and dogs of any temperament
• Recognize concerning behaviors in pets
• Make conversions and calculations
• Adapt to different needs and preferences of different doctors. 
• Ask questions when any task or procedure is unclear
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of hospital procedures and operating instruction

 We'll love your experience, passion, drive, and ability to work well with a team. This is a full-time position for an experienced (at least 1 year) Veterinary Technician.  

Benefits include: 

• Short Term Disability paid for by employer 
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family 
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Kaiser/UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options 
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand

 Think you're the experienced Vet Tech we're looking for? Apply now!