Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician (Experienced)

Full-Time or Part-Time | Bradenton, FL
Sign-On Bonus available

Looking for a Veterinary Technician job in the Bradenton, FL area where you'll be trusted to use your skills, continue learning, and work alongside a collaborative, experienced team?

Braden River Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our growing five-doctor small animal practice. We're looking for a technician who is confident in patient care, enjoys working closely with doctors, and is passionate about delivering exceptional care to pets and the people who love them.

Whether you're a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) or an experienced veterinary technician without credentials, we'd love to hear from you.

About Braden River Animal Hospital

At Braden River Animal Hospital, we believe our technicians are an essential part of delivering exceptional veterinary medicine.

Our hospital offers:

• Five-doctor small animal practice (dogs and cats)
• High-quality dentistry and soft tissue surgery
• Strong technician utilization throughout the patient visit
• Collaborative leadership that values teaching and professional growth
• Loyal, long-standing clientele committed to excellent veterinary care
• Fun, supportive team culture that celebrates successes together

What You'll Do

As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play an active role throughout the patient experience by:

• Assisting veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry
• Collecting patient histories and obtaining vital signs
• Performing venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory diagnostics, and cytology
• Monitoring anesthesia and supporting surgical procedures
• Administering medications, vaccines, and prescribed treatments
• Performing digital radiography and in-house laboratory testing
• Monitoring hospitalized patients and providing compassionate nursing care
• Educating clients on medications, preventive care, and treatment plans
• Maintaining accurate electronic medical records

Our technicians take ownership of their exam rooms and are trusted to actively participate in patient care from check-in through discharge.

What We're Looking For

• Previous Veterinary Technician experience required
• Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (CVT, RVT, LVT) encouraged to apply, but not required
• Strong animal handling skills with dogs and cats
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient care
• Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and clinical procedures
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Reliable attendance and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Someone who enjoys learning, collaborating, and bringing great energy to the team

Schedule

• Full-Time or Part-Time opportunities available
• Four 10-hour shifts (full-time)
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Consistent part-time schedules available

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible hourly rate, based on experience
• Sign-on bonus available
• Up to $1,000 for credentialed technicians
• Up to $500 for experienced non-credentialed technicians
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Paid time off
• Employee pet discounts
• Four uniforms provided after 90 days
• Paid license renewal for credentialed technicians

Why Join Braden River Animal Hospital?

We believe great medicine starts with a great team.

Our culture is built on collaboration, respect, and recognizing one another's contributions. We celebrate birthdays, Veterinary Technician Week, team accomplishments, and regularly recognize coworkers through our Kudos program and team outings.

If you're looking for a Veterinary Technician job in Bradenton, FL where you'll be supported, challenged, and encouraged to continue growing your career, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of a team that's committed to exceptional medicine, compassionate care, and a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada.  Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 

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