Description

Veterinary Technician - Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bradenton, Florida

Compensation: $25.00 - $28.00 / hour

Description

Build Your Veterinary Career in One of Florida's Most Desirable Coastal Communities

Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or highly skilled Veterinary Technician to join our well-established, full-service general practice in Bradenton, Florida-just minutes from the beaches of Sarasota.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technician who wants more than "just a job." We're looking for an outgoing, motivated professional who is ready to contribute to a thriving hospital, grow clinically, and potentially step into future leadership or specialty career pathways within Innovetive Petcare.

We are offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus for CVTs with surgery and anesthesia experience who are committed to long-term growth with our team.

If you're looking for sunshine, career development, and a supportive hospital culture-this is your moment.

Live and work where others vacation.

• Minutes from Sarasota's beaches and Gulf Coast lifestyle
• Growing, family-friendly community with strong veterinary demand
• Excellent relocation opportunity for experienced technicians
• Balanced lifestyle with access to coastal living, dining, and outdoor recreation

We are a well-established, high-quality general practice committed to:

• Exceptional patient care
• Strong client relationships
• High standards of veterinary medicine
• Collaborative, team-based culture

We offer a dynamic environment that includes small animal medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and exotic species care, giving technicians a diverse and engaging clinical experience.

This is not a routine GP technician role.

This is a hands-on clinical position with exposure to:

• Advanced surgery and anesthesia
• Exotic animal medicine (small mammals and exotics)
• Diagnostic imaging and laboratory work
• High-quality preventative and wellness care
• Urgent and same-day medical cases

Ideal for technicians who want to stay sharp, learn continuously, and expand their skillset across multiple species.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and monitor clinical status
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments
• Provide hands-on nursing care throughout hospitalization and recovery
• Respond confidently to urgent patient needs
• Assist in outpatient and inpatient care workflows

• Prepare patients and surgical suites using sterile technique
• Assist in surgical procedures and patient positioning
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery care
• Monitor vitals including ECG, SpO₂, blood pressure, and temperature
• Support safe and efficient post-operative recovery

• Perform in-house diagnostics (bloodwork, urinalysis, cytology)
• Assist with radiographs and imaging procedures
• Collect and process diagnostic samples
• Communicate findings with the medical team

• Assist with handling and restraint of small mammals and exotic species
• Support species-specific care and treatment plans
• Learn and apply specialized handling techniques for non-traditional patients

• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care
• Provide clear discharge instructions and at-home care guidance
• Build strong client relationships through compassionate communication

• Maintain accurate medical records in EMR systems
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance standards
• Assist with inventory and supply management
• Support smooth daily hospital flow

What We're Looking For

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout shifts
• Ability to lift and restrain animals up to 50 lbs
• Manual dexterity for clinical and surgical tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting with competing priorities
• Comfortable working in a veterinary environment with:

1. Animal dander and allergens
2. Cleaning agents and disinfectants
3. Medical supplies and pharmaceuticals

• 1+ year of veterinary technician experience required
• Strong experience in patient care, anesthesia, and surgery support
• Experience in general practice or high-quality clinical environments

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology with the ability to sit for the VTNE.
• Exotic animal experience (or strong interest in learning)
• Surgery and anesthesia experience highly valued
• Interest in long-term growth and leadership development

Compensation & Sign-On Bonus

• Starting at $25/hour+ based on experience for Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT)
• $1,000 sign-on bonus for CVT with surgery/anesthesia experience
• Performance-based growth opportunities

We invest in our team members-professionally and personally.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Life and disability coverage options

• Continuing Education opportunities
• Professional development support
• HeadStart Student Loan Repayment Program (Innovetive Petcare CVTs)
  • Designed to support eligible newly credentialed technicians
  • Helps reduce student loan burden while building long-term careers
• Licensure reimbursement and renewal support

• Employee pet care discounts
• Supportive, team-focused hospital culture
• Career pathway opportunities within Innovetive Petcare, including:
  • Leadership and Practice Management tracks
  • Marketing and operations pathways
  • Recruiting and talent development opportunities
  • Specialty support roles (pharmacy, hospital operations, etc.)

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Outgoing, positive, and team-oriented
• Passionate about hands-on patient care
• Confident in surgery and anesthesia support
• Interested in exotic animal medicine
• Looking for long-term career growth-not just a job
• Excited about living and working in coastal Florida

If you're searching for:

• Veterinary Technician Jobs in Bradenton FL
• CVT Jobs Near Sarasota Florida
• Veterinary Surgery Technician Positions
• Exotic Animal Veterinary Technician Jobs
• Veterinary Technician Careers in Florida with Growth Potential

We want to hear from you.

About Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch

Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch, located just outside beautiful Tampa in Bradenton, FL, is an 8,000-square-foot full-service small animal hospital providing care to pets since 2003. We have state-of-the-art medical, surgical, and dental suites with digital radiography, ultrasound, cold laser therapy, and a Co2 laser to help better serve our patients.

Our team of veterinarians, together with our well-trained and caring clinical support staff, is dedicated to excellence in medicine, preventative care, surgery, and dentistry for dogs and cats. We are known for always providing our patients with compassionate and high-quality veterinary care and our clients with exceptional customer service. Meet the team at Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch and take a sneak peek at who they are and what they have to offer.

Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.