Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech)

Davie, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

About Our Veterinary Hospital

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

Our hospital:

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.

Veterinary Technician Responsibilities

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

Patient Care & Clinical Skills

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

Client Education & Communication

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

Hospital Standards & Safety

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

Requirements

Qualifications

Preferred:

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

Also Considered:

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

Required:

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

Credentialing is valued but passion integrity and dedication to learning and excellent pet care matter most.

Benefits

What Makes Our Hospital Different

We are building a veterinary hospital culture in Davie and Broward County that:

Prioritizes preventative medicine over reactive care
Combines Western diagnostics with Eastern integrative approaches when appropriate
Invests heavily in team development and education
Supports Fear Free principles and low-stress patient handling
Encourages leadership growth within the technician team
Values teamwork collaboration accountability and respect

We believe veterinary technicians are not just support staff they are essential medical professionals and our client/patient advocates.

Schedule Options

Full-Time
Part-Time
Flexible scheduling may be available

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive for the Davie / Broward County veterinary market and based on experience and skill level.

Benefits may include:

Paid time off
Continuing education support
Employee pet care discounts
Career advancement opportunities
Structured learning pathways
Positive and supportive hospital culture

We encourage you to apply.

If you are passionate about veterinary medicine committed to high standards and want to work in an educational growth-oriented veterinary hospital we would love to meet you.

Submit your resume and a brief introduction telling us about yourself your goals and why veterinary medicine matters to you.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Barkera Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful work environment. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

Required Skills:

Qualifications Preferred: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT CVT or RVT) in Florida Fear Free Certified Veterinary Technician (preferred but not required) Also Considered: Experienced non-credentialed Veterinary Technician with 3 years of hands-on experience in a small animal hospital. Required: Strong work ethic Reliability Attention to detail Strong Customer Service Skills Professional communication skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary environment Strong animal handling skills Passion for learning and continuous improvement Credentialing is valued but passion integrity and dedication to learning and excellent pet care matter most.

Required Education:

Veterinary Technician