Veterinary Technician

​Metzler Veterinary Hospital in beautiful Clearwater, FL is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our outstanding team! 

Compensation:

• $18-$24 per hour

• Schedule:Monday - Friday 7:30am-5:30pm

Benefits:

• Continuing Education Allowance

• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance Plans

• Discounted Employee Pet Insurance

• 401k Planning, with Employer Matching Structure

• Employee Referral Program

• And more!

At Metzler Veterinary Hospital, our goal has been to practice the gold standard of medicine, deliver affordable care, perform advanced surgeries, and cultivate a positive and collaborative culture.

About You:Are you anexperiencedVeterinary Technician that thrives in a busy client focused and pet driven environment? Seeking a cohesive and hard-working team that is equally committed to quality patient care and providing 5-star client service? If so, our hospital may be the place for you!

Position Responsibilities:  

• Assist veterinarians with examinations and diagnostic procedures. Administer medications, treatments, and monitor all aspects of anesthesia under the guidance of a veterinarian, including ECG, SpO2, EtCO2, and NIBP. Provide pre- and post-surgical care for patients. Handle and process laboratory samples for submission to local and offsite labs. 

• Accurately obtain and relay detailed patient histories. Document records, treatment and diagnostics into Avimark, maintain accurate and detailed communication logs, handle department voicemail, client callbacks and documentation. Educate and communicate with clients regarding their pet's condition, treatment plans, review of estimates, and follow-up care. 

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years working as a veterinary technician. Licensure a plus

• Strong technical skills

• Attention to detail, with strong communication skills with both clients and team members

• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

Apply now to join our team!

MetzlerVN@nva.com

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. 

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.