Lead Veterinary Technician

Marion Veterinary Hospital is the longest standing small animal practice in Ocala, Florida. We are a progressive, high-quality two doctor practice focusing on small animals, pocket pets, reptiles, and birds. Services we offer include preventative care, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, emergency and urgent care, in-house diagnostics, digital full body and dental radiology, acupuncture, boarding, and grooming. We are proud to be the only AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited practice in Ocala! Our goal is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care for each patient and to effectively communicate with every pet parent. We work closely with the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida-Gainesville (UF) for more complex medical and surgical cases. Locally, we refer after-hours emergencies to PETS (Pet Emergency Treatment Services), an overnight, weekend and holiday emergency hospital staffed by UF clinicians, residents, students, and staff.

Marion Veterinary Hospital is located in Ocala, the seat of Marion County, in north central Florida. We are the "Horse Capital of the World" and the countryside is filled with gently rolling hills and pastures. Ocala is a family-friendly city with a variety of restaurants, shopping, arts community, parks, and recreation. Gainesville is a short 45-minute drive, Orlando, and Tampa are just 90 minutes away, making them easily accessible with their international airports, shopping, dining and world-class entertainment and theme parks. Beaches on both the Gulf Coast and Atlantic Coast are accessible within a 2-hour drive, including the historical town of St. Augustine. Ocala is a great place to achieve work-life balance and call your home!

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Job duties include, but are not limited to:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled veterinary professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, taking initiative in clinical settings, mentoring peers, and contributing to a collaborative team culture. Responsibilities include pet restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of laboratory samples, diagnostic imaging, and the management and nursing care of both stable and critically ill hospitalized patients.

Proficiency in the administration of medications, clear and empathetic communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic monitoring and management is essential.

The role requires resilience in challenging environments - candidates must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.

We're looking for:

• An experienced Lead Veterinary assistant or technician.  RVT preferred.
• Leadership experience- required 
• Minimum two-years' experience as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician.
• A strong leader with experience managing a team of veterinary assistants and veterinary technicians.
• Experience in exam rooms, treatment/ICU area, surgery, dentals and their associated technical skills are a must.
• Ability to create, monitor, and maintain detailed/accurate patient records.
• Proactive mindset, with a strong ability to anticipate our doctors' needs.
• An ability to effectively educate our clients about their pet's health.
• Effective Communication Skills are Paramount
• Ability/Desire to Practice Stress-Free Pet Care
• Empathy and compassion for our patients and their owners is a must.
• We prefer a Registered or Licensed Veterinary Technician, however, a Veterinary Assistant with extensive experience and appropriate skill sets will be considered.

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits for Full Time team (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees 
• Paid Bereavement Program 
• Paid Parental Leave Program  
• Competitive Compensation  
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program 
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions! 
• Holiday Pay
• *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. 

*Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full-time employment status vs part-time status.

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