Veterinary Technician - Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Why Lakewood Ranch?

•  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 

About Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch

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

•  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 

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Nursing

•  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 

Surgery & Anesthesia Support

•  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 

Diagnostics & Laboratory Support

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

Exotic & Mixed Animal Support

•  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 

Client Communication & Education

•  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 

Hospital Operations

•  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 

Required Experience

• 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 

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 

Full-Time Benefits

Health & Financial Benefits

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

Professional Growth & Development

•  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 

Lifestyle & Perks

•  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.) 

Who Thrives Here?

•  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 

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Join Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch and build your veterinary career where clinical excellence meets the Florida lifestyle.