Veterinary Technician - Paddock Park Animal Care Center

Pet Vet Care Centers' Paddock Park Animal Care Center is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician to join their team in Ocala, Florida.

The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients. Duties include patient care, examinations, diagnostics, assisting during surgery, nursing care, feeding, supply management, triage, discharge, and record-keeping.

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests, studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Apply full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients’ rooms, cages, and equipment, and observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database accurately and timely.
• Communicate with pet owners about the status of their patients, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Some experience in the veterinary field.

• Skilled in blood draw, admissions, and client communication.

Monday through Friday from 8 AM–5 PM and every other Saturday from 7 AM–2 PM.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster).
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
• Team Member Pet Discounts.
• Emotional wellbeing support—including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP.
• CE stipends and career development resources.
• Grant Circle, a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship.
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources.

Pet Vet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.