Veterinary Technician; Vet Tech

Davie, United States | Posted on 02/26/2026

At Barkera™, we're driving a movement to elevate pet ownership through education, innovation, and industry-wide collaboration. Our mission is to bring unity to a fragmented pet industry by connecting trusted experts—from veterinarians and trainers to breeders and shelters—to support pet owners with reliable knowledge and tools.

As a member of our fast-moving, passionate team, you’ll help reshape an industry and improve the lives of pets and their people. We’re here to build lasting change—and we’re just getting started.

Please note:
In addition to roles within Barkera™, we also recruit for opportunities with our trusted Partner Companies. These positions are managed by separate teams but share our broader mission of making a positive impact to our world.

Our veterinary hospital in Davie, Florida is seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech) to join our growing team. We welcome both Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT/CVT/RVT) and experienced non-credentialed technicians who demonstrate strong clinical skills, professionalism, and a true passion for animal care.

We proudly serve dogs and cats throughout Davie, Weston, Plantation, Fort Lauderdale, and surrounding Broward County communities. Our hospital is committed to high standards of veterinary medicine, preventative care, client education, and compassionate patient handling.

We are not just a traditional animal hospital, we are an educational veterinary hospital dedicated to elevating pet care standards in South Florida.

• Invests back into our community through education for both our team and our clients
• Teaches and implements a proactive approach to preventative veterinary care
• Utilizes a diverse medical approach combining both "Western and Eastern" medicine to best support our patients individual needs
• Maintains high medical, ethical, and client communication standards
• Cultivates a positive culture focused on professional and personal growth

We believe the best veterinary hospitals invest in their people, and we are committed to ongoing learning pathways and leadership development for our team.

As a Veterinary Technician in our Davie veterinary hospital, you will play a critical role in patient care, surgical support, diagnostics, and client education.

• Assist veterinarians during physical exams and medical procedures
• Safely restrain dogs and cats using low-stress handling techniques
• Collect diagnostic samples (blood, urine, fecal, cytology)
• Perform in-house laboratory testing
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor anesthesia
• Monitor heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels
• Place IV catheters and administer medications as directed
• Perform dental cleanings and dental radiographs
• Take digital radiographs (X-rays) safely and accurately
• Monitor hospitalized patients and maintain detailed medical record
• Bonus if experienced with IDEXX Cornerstone veterinary software and lab equipment

• Educate pet owners on medications, preventative care, nutrition, and post-procedure instructions
• Support proactive discussions about wellness, vaccines, parasite prevention, and lifestyle care
• Communicate with clarity, compassion, and professionalism

• Follow OSHA and radiation safety protocols
• Maintain sterile technique and surgical standards
• Ensure exam rooms and treatment areas are clean and organized
• Uphold compassionate handling and patient advocacy standards

Preferred:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) in Florida
• Fear Free Certified Veterinary Technician (preferred but not required)

Experienced non-credentialed Veterinary Technician with 3+ years of hands‑on experience in a small animal hospital.

• Strong work ethic
• Reliability
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a "fast-paced" veterinary environment
• Passion for learning and continuous improvement

Credentialing is valued, but passion, integrity, and…