Who we are: Northeast Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!
Position Details
Role: Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: Four days per week with alternating Saturdays
Benefits:
Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You:
- Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition:
- Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowanceLifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate:
- Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Looking for a Veterinary Technician Role Where You Can Grow, Have Fun, and Make a Difference?
Northeast Animal Hospital and Downtown St. Pete Vet Clinic are seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our multi‑doctor team in two of the most sought‑after locations in St. Pete. If you are passionate about exceptional patient care, enjoy connecting with clients, and want to be part of a team that is truly devoted to pets and their people, we’d love to meet you.
For more than 40 years, Northeast Animal Hospital has been committed to providing outstanding care to pets and their families. Our growth led us to open Downtown St. Pete Vet Clinic nearly 13 years ago, allowing our team to continue offering high‑quality medicine with the local business feel that makes St. Pete so special.
Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love Northeast Animal Hospital
Four‑day work week that supports work‑life balance
Alternating weekend schedule shared across the technician team
Fun, friendly team culture where everyone feels welcome
Opportunity to work across two St. Pete locations
State‑of‑the‑art technology with a local, community‑focused feel
Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop in a career you love
Dedicated coworkers who want to see each other succeed
Great nearby options for coffee, lunch, and local St. Pete favorites
What You’ll Do:- Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgeries, and dental procedures
- Provide compassionate, high‑quality nursing care to patients
- Support routine veterinary care, advanced diagnostics, surgical care, and dental care
- Safely handle and restrain patients during appointments and procedures
- Monitor patients and assist with treatments as directed
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients and team members
- Support client education and help create an excellent client experience
- Collaborate with teammates to maintain a unified, safe, and positive hospital environment
- What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring
- Previous Veterinary Technician experience preferred
- Strong patient care and animal handling skills
- Ability to multitask with grace and compassion in a busy environment
- Positive, upbeat personality and strong people skills
- Compassionate communication with clients, especially during stressful situations
- Physical ability to lift and securely hold animals as needed
- Willingness to work alternating weekends as part of a four‑day schedule
- Team‑oriented mindset and desire to support coworkers
- Interest in learning, growing, and contributing to a fun workplace culture
- Social media awareness is a plus
- Benefits You Can’t Beat
- Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full‑time only)529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full‑time only)
- Referral bonus program
- Wellness Benefits
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full‑time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long‑term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child‑dependent life insurance (full‑time only)
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full‑time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
Sick Time / Paid Time OffFree/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
Professional development opportunities
State license reimbursementVTNE exam fee reimbursement
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowanceLifestyle Benefits
Six paid holidays (full‑time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you’re looking for a Veterinary Technician role where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and discover what makes Northeast Animal Hospital and Downtown St. Pete Vet Clinic such rewarding places to build your veterinary career!
