Veterinary Technician - Santa Cruz

Veterinary Technician - Santa Cruz Animal Clinic

Brandon, FL

Santa Cruz Animal Clinic is a long-standing full-service veterinary medical facility with deep ties to the Tampa Bay Area community, located in beautiful Brandon, FL. Our goal is to provide compassionate and quality medicine while striving to make an impact in our community and treat our patients/clients like family.

We are currently looking to hire a Veterinary Technician to join our team! The ideal candidate will be a dependable, detail-oriented team player who loves pets and being part of a fun, supportive team. They will have knowledge of equipment used, drawing blood and running bloodwork, knowledge of x-rays and proper positioning, experience with proper animal handling and restraint, understanding the importance of client education, and being a positive and motivating team member.

• Competitive pay
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Over 200+ locations all over the US to choose between with Ameri Vet partnering practices
• A great place to work with motivated and well-trained staff
• Referral program - join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
• Ameri Vet partnering practices are rapidly growing and expanding, adding more perks and inclusion for hospitals and professionals in the industry!

The hourly rate for this position is $17.00 - $20.00, depending on experience, education, licensure, and certifications.

• 1+ years of Technician Veterinary experience
• Rooming patients / outpatient appointments
• Digital radiology including positioning
• Dentistry (digital x-rays, scaling, polishing)
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Experience with proper handling of exotics – care/husbandry/sedation (Highly Preferred)
• Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
• Teaching and training others
• Approximately 30 hours a week position
• Saturdays required (1-2 Saturdays off a month)

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well‑being
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well‑being
• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging

At Ameri Vet, we empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.