Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

Overview

Veterinary Assistant:
Surgery - Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists in Largo, Florida. We are part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, a network of 400 clinics that emphasizes outstanding learning, comprehensive benefits, and strong support for colleagues and families.

Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists is the longest standing Emergency and Specialty hospital in the Bay area. We practice high-quality medicine in a team-focused environment. Our services include surgery, endoscopy, radiology, ultrasound, and more. We promote a positive work/life balance and invest in our team’s long-term health and happiness. We strive to provide care with fewer barriers to clients and patients.

Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician to join as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. As an ER Tech, you will work with a team of ER Veterinarians committed to supporting the knowledge and growth of ER Technicians.

• Triage incoming emergency patients
• Provide nursing care to emergency and ICU patients
• Assist ER Doctors with exams, diagnostics, and procedures
• Provide anesthesia and monitoring for procedures and surgery
• Perform in-house diagnostics to include radiographs, bloodwork, urinalysis, and other testing
• Communicate with clients for admits, discharges, estimates, and patient updates

• Prefer one year of recent experience in an emergency or specialty setting
• Basic tech skills required include venipuncture, anesthesia, nursing care
• Commitment to working within a team environment
• Positive, will-do attitude
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to multi-task in a busy work setting
• Professional demeanor and outgoing personality

Here, you can grow your career through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our library of continuing education courses — ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

With many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us to provide your best care in a clinic rooted in its community and supported by Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits support mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement for humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Hospital performance bonuses
• Continuing education and development support through a library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.