Company Description
Focused Pet Care is a dedicated, multi-doctor emergency hospital that is bringing on a boarded surgeon to expand our services. We serve Orange Park and the broader Northeastern Florida community. We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — providing immediate, uninterrupted emergency care with no on-call delays.
Our hospital features a hospital-grade ICU, in-house laboratory and diagnostics, oxygen therapy, a fully stocked blood bank with transfusion capability, and critical care support from experienced emergency veterinarians and technicians.
We treat every patient as if they were our own — and we treat every team member the same way. If you are driven by clinical excellence, a genuine love for animals, and a desire to be part of a team that truly supports one another, this is your home.
To learn more about us click the link: https://stonecliffacnh.com/
Job Description
This position is heavily focused on surgical assistance and anesthesia monitoring. You will work alongside our boarded veterinary surgeon - managing complex surgical cases, supporting anesthetic protocols, and providing exceptional nursing care from pre-op through recovery.
Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance is required to be considered for this role.
Core responsibilities include:
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Surgical preparation, assistance, and post-operative patient care
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Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and management throughout procedures
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Triage and nursing care of emergency and hospitalized patients with varying acuity
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Collection and analysis of laboratory samples; radiograph positioning and capture
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Administration of medications and treatments per veterinarian direction
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Clear, compassionate communication of treatment plans with clients and families
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Accurate completion of surgical notes, charts, and medical records
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Animal restraint using low-stress, safe handling techniques
Qualifications
We’re looking for:
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A certified veterinary technician, 2+ year experience required
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Licensed individuals with a specialty in anesthesia and analgesia or a specialty in surgery would be preferred, but neither is required
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Experienced and proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
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Knowledge in pre-operative care, preparation for surgical procedures, post-operative care, and discussing continued care with clients
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Orthopedic and soft tissue experience preferred
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Emergency surgery experience highly desirable
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Ability to interpret medical records and record client history accurately
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Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
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A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
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Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
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Weekend availability
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Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
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Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
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Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
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Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs
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A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
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Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency
Additional Information
Pay Range: $25-$32/hr. depending on level of experience.
We offer our staff:
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Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
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Employee Assistance Program
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Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
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Paid Bereavement Program
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Paid Parental Leave Program
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Competitive Compensation
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Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
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Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
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Career Development Opportunities
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Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
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Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)
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.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/
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