Veterinary Technician Jobs in Florida

A Veterinary Technician plays a crucial role in the veterinary industry, providing essential support to veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals with various health issues. They are responsible for performing a variety of procedures, such as drawing blood, administering medication, preparing animals and equipment for surgery, and assisting during surgical procedures. Veterinary Technicians also conduct laboratory tests and interpret the results, monitor anesthesia and recovery, and educate pet owners on pet care and health issues. They work in a range of settings, including veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities, and zoos.

Before becoming a Veterinary Technician, a person may work as a veterinary assistant, animal caretaker, or kennel attendant. To qualify as a Veterinary Technician, one must possess an associate's degree in veterinary technology from an accredited institution. Some regions require Veterinary Technicians to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) to become licensed or certified. Additionally, they should have strong technical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and a genuine love for animals. They should also be capable of handling stressful situations and making quick decisions in emergency situations.

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Qualifications We're Looking For: A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required Consistent punctuality and reliability...

Beachwood Animal Clinic

Veterinary Technician

catheter placement and intubation....

Nease Animal Hospital

Veterinary Technician

Qualifications We're looking for: An experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred....

Indian River Animal Clinic

Veterinary Technician

We're growing and we need to add two technicians to our team. We are a private (not corporate) locally owned company with two locations (Edgewater and South Daytona). We have a supportive and...

Qualifications We're looking for: An experienced Veterinary Technician with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred....

Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!...

Lake Veterinary Clinic

Certified Veterinary Technician

Qualifications We're Looking For: A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required Consistent punctuality and reliability...

With a shared passion for animal care and a commitment to excellence, we ensure that every pet receives the best possible treatment in a warm and welcoming environment. Check us out  here!...

A strong leader with experience managing a team of veterinary assistants and veterinary technicians....

We are looking to add an experienced veterinary technician to our amazing medical care team....

Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Technician

Qualifications We're looking for: A minimum of 1 year of experience as a veterinary technician in a clinical setting is required Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, lab diagnostics, and patient care...

Cumberland Animal Clinic

Veterinary Technician

preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management....

Veterinary Technician - Float

  • Tampa, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 30+ days ago

The Impact You Will Have Every Day: Venipuncture Catheter placement Radiology Anesthesia monitoring Physical examinations and patient assessment Surgical preparation and assisting with dentistry laboratory...

Veterinary Technician

  • North Miami, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Miami, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Technician in preparing patients for surgery, radiology, and ultrasonography, and any other task needed Clean and autoclave surgical instruments; thoroughly clean autoclave per hospital schedule Collect...

Demographic Data for Florida

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Local
National
21,536,064
615,315

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Salary for Veterinary Technician Jobs in Florida

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinary Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Veterinary Technicians in Florida offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.3%
Associate's Degree
27.4%
High School or GED
20.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Technicians in Florida
Less than 1 year
50.3%
None
20.2%
1-2 years
17.5%
2-4 years
10.4%
4-6 years
1.6%


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