Surgical Veterinary Technician

Surgical Veterinary Technician 

Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications 

Schedule: 8:00am-5:30pm Mon-Friday and rotating Saturdays 8am-12pm

Orlando Vets- Maitland 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 Vet Tech with Orlando Vets- Maitland 

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees  

• Professional development opportunities   

 Key Responsibilities:   

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.  

• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.  

• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates  

• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.  

• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.  

• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.  

• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.  

Qualifications:  

• 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 Maitland Animal Hospital

The OrlandoVets animal hospitals are driven by a passion for helping pets and giving their people the support they deserve. Our practice has a reputation for high quality medical and surgical services performed in a friendly atmosphere is well known throughout the area. Our core values include passion, trust, communication, teamwork, respect, and empowerment, and we strive to abide by these values every day.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.