Are you looking for a position where you can utilize your full skillset as a veterinary technician? Excited about working in an emergency and referral services setting? Then look no further, we are seeking a full-time, ER/ICU Veterinary Technician

In this role you will:

• Work closely with our clients and their pets

• Provide patients with exceptional patient care

• Assist veterinarians in providing complete care for pets including patient health, emergency, and critical care

• Provide clients with patient care education

• Work with an outstanding team of Technicians

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Enjoy working individually and as a team; have a great work ethic

• Excel at communication skills and great attention to detail

• Have a commitment to excellent client service

• Possess strong organizational skills

• Have a strong working knowledge of critical care and emergency procedures.

Requirements:

• Veterinary Technician certification preferred but not necessary

• 2 years experience working in an emergency care veterinary practice

• Weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required

As an employer of choice, we will provide you:

• Competitive Salary including overnight and weekend shift differential

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life and Disability Insurance

• Continuing Education

• Paid Time Off

• Sick Time

• Uniform Allowance

• 401K with a 3% employer match

• Veterinary Services at a Reduced Rate

We look forward to meeting you.

Immediate opening for an additional, full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join our team at Florida Veterinary Referral Center & 24-Hour Emergency and Critical Care, (FVRC) in Estero, Florida. 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must!

With a focus on providing exceptional care to both our patients and their owners, FVRC is a state-of-the-art specialty referral and 24-hour emergency hospital located just minutes away from white sandy beaches in beautiful Southwest Florida.  FVRC is fully equipped to support our team of specialty and emergency doctors.  The ER Doctors’ schedules are on a rotation that includes day and swing shifts.  The facility includes an intensive and critical care unit, two surgical suites, digital radiology and ultrasonography, laparoscopy, and video endoscopy, on-site MRI as well as off-site CT and high field MRI. Board-certified and residency trained doctors to provide specialty care in the areas of Surgery, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Critical Care.

We offer a PREMIUM compensation plan, PLUS an excellent benefits package to include group medical/dental/ vision/life and short-term disability insurance, paid holidays, generous CE allowance, generous employee pet discount, uniform allowance, employer-matched 401K and more!  A wonderful opportunity for the right individual. Signing bonus and Relocation packages.

Interested in joining our team?  We would love to hear from you.

Immediate opening for an additional, full-time board-certified or board-eligible veterinarian in Internal Medicine to join our team at Florida Veterinary Referral Center & 24-Hour Emergency and Critical Care, (FVRC).  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must!

With a focus on providing exceptional care to both our patients and their owners, FVRC is a state-of-the-art specialty referral and 24 hour emergency hospital located just minutes away from white sandy beaches in beautiful Southwest Florida.  FVRC is fully equipped to support our team of specialty and emergency doctors.  Facility includes: intensive and critical care unit, two surgical suites, digital radiology and ultrasonography, laparoscopy, and video endoscopy, on-site MRI as well as off-site CT and high field MRI. Board-certified and residency trained doctors to provide specialty care in the areas of Surgery, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Critical Care.

We offer a PREMIUM compensation plan, PLUS excellent benefits package to include group medical/dental/ vision/life and short term disability insurance, paid holidays, generous CE allowance, generous employee pet discount, uniform allowance, employer-matched 401K and more!  A wonderful opportunity for the right individual. Signing bonus and Relocation packages.

 Interested in joining our team?  We would love to hear from you.

Immediate opening for an additional, full-time individual who has completed surgical residency training to join our team at Florida Veterinary Referral Center & 24-Hour Emergency and Critical Care, (FVRC). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must!

With a focus on providing exceptional care to both our patients and their owners, FVRC is a state-of-the-art specialty referral and 24-hour emergency hospital located just minutes away from white sandy beaches in beautiful Southwest Florida.

FVRC is fully equipped to support our team of specialty and emergency doctors. Facility includes: intensive and critical care unit, two surgical suites, digital radiology and ultrasonography, laparoscopy, and video endoscopy, on-site MRI as well as off-site CT and high field MRI. Board-certified and residency trained doctors to provide specialty care in the areas of Surgery, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Critical Care. We offer a PREMIUM compensation plan, PLUS excellent benefits package to include group medical/dental/ vision/life and short-term disability insurance, paid holidays, generous CE allowance, generous employee pet discount, uniform allowance, employer-matched 401K and more! A wonderful opportunity for the right individual. Signing bonus and Relocation packages.

Interested in joining our team? We would love to hear from you.

Location:

Florida Veterinary Referral Center (FVRC)

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Referral program

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4-Day work week

• Day shifts

• Evening shifts

• Weekend shifts

• Holidays

• No overnight shifts

About FVRC:

Florida Veterinary Referral Center (FVRC) is a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital that is expanding to meet the needs of our community. Our primary mission is to provide exceptional patient care with outstanding service to our clients and their pets. We are seeking to grow our CSR team to continue delivering top-notch care.

Role Overview:

As a Client Service Representative (CSR), you will play a crucial role in ensuring exceptional client and patient care. You will work closely with our medical staff, serve as the first point of contact for our clients, manage a high call volume, and handle multi-phone line systems. Your responsibilities will include processing payments and refunds, recording information accurately, and maintaining medical records.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate exceptional communication with the medical staff.

• Establish excellent client care from the first point of contact.

• Manage high call volumes and multi-phone line systems.

• Process payments, refunds, and handle cash.

• Accurately record information and maintain medical records.

• Uphold the practice’s core values, standards of care, mission statement, and practice philosophy.

• Work both individually and as part of a team to create a caring and supportive experience for clients and their pets.

Requirements:

• Experience in a Specialty/ER, traditional ER, and/or a large high-volume day practice.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with near impeccable attention to detail.

• Ability to engage in active problem solving.

• Strong desire to gain knowledge of emergency and specialty services.

• Comfortable with new technologies.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to advancing client service skills.

If you are interested in joining a collaborative CSR team focused on exceptional client and patient care, please contact us to become a part of our growing team.

Florida Veterinary Referral Center is seeking an experienced surgical technician. The surgical technicians will assist the doctors fully to help improve the quality of care given to the patients and aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work. The surgical technician job duties encompass all the duties of the veterinary technician job description, with a focus on surgery.

Weekday Schedule - Monday - Friday 8am-6pm

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of patients for anesthesia (pre-op blood work, assessments, radiographs, other tests, and procedures as ordered by the surgeon).

• Anesthetizing, maintaining, monitoring, and recovering patients preoperatively. Must be proficient in drug and CRI calculations.

• Arrange the operating rooms (OR) before surgery, restore the OR to cleanliness, and order following surgery.

• Act as a scrub nurse assistant to the surgeon as needed.

• Circulate the OR during surgery, learn and anticipate the surgeon has needs, and open packs and instruments aseptically.

• Prepare patients for surgical procedures (clipping, scrubbing, positioning on table, connecting to monitoring equipment, etc).

• Maintain surgical equipment and inventory, including cleaning, wrapping, sterilizing, and organizing.

• Proper handling, completion of paperwork, and submission of surgical histopathology and microbiology samples.

• Produce quality digital radiographs safely and efficiently.

• Communicate effectively with clients

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above-listed responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Skills and Experience:

• Proper animal restraint

• Peripheral catheter placement and properly securing them

• Venipuncture

• Knowledge of various routes of drug administration

• Calculation and administration of fluids and medications

• Aseptic surgical area preparation

• Maintain surgical equipment and inventory, including cleaning, wrapping, sterilizing and organizing

Educational Requirements:

• High School education or equivalent

• 2-3 years of related job experience in surgical department/emergency department

• Certification or licensing as a veterinary technician preferred

Competencies:

• Self-Motivator: Ability to work efficiently and effectively, proactive with approach

• Communicator: Successful communication is essential with all clients and stakeholders, considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of different people in different situations

• Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. Understands linkages between the department’s needs and the organization’s needs.

FVRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FVRC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

Job Title: Hospital Training Coordinator

Job Status: Full-time

Schedule: Working hours will vary based on the training needs of team members. Various shifts and days up to 40 hours per week.

Supervisor: Hospital Director

Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Job Purpose

The Hospital Training Coordinator is responsible for providing high-quality training, assessment, and mentorship to the technical staff at FVRC. This role partners with Technical Supervisors and Medical Director to build a cohesive, well-trained, and efficient team, collaborates with veterinarians to meet the evolving needs of the hospital, and works closely with the Hospital Director to establish goals, secure resources, and implement training strategies.

Duties & Responsibilities

Training Duties (80%)

• Process Analysis:

  Evaluate workflows and processes from a quality perspective; assist in implementing new processes.

• Learning and Performance Gaps:

  Identify and address gaps between knowledge and performance, and create actionable solutions.

• Training Programs:

  Design, implement, and deliver training programs tailored to the career development needs of technical staff.

• Assessment Tools:

  Create and administer evaluations, such as skill demonstrations, quizzes, and tests, to measure training effectiveness.

• Training Updates:

  Regularly review and revise training materials in response to updates in hospital processes, protocols, or equipment.

• Development Plans:

  Map out individualized development plans for team members, setting measurable training goals and tracking progress.

• New Employee Onboarding:

  Guide new technical staff through a structured two-week onboarding program.

• Ongoing Training:

  Deliver ad hoc training sessions and conduct regular observations to identify and address training needs.

• Coaching Shift Leads:

  Mentor Shift Leads to reinforce training initiatives and foster consistent standards across shifts.

• Performance Reviews:

  Collaborate with management to participate in performance evaluations, providing input on technical skill progression.

Administrative Duties (20%)

• Training Programs:

  Develop a comprehensive training and development program, including itineraries and schedules.

• SOP Management:

  Create and maintain current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to training and technical processes.

• Skill Assessment:

  Evaluate team member skills, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and provide mentorship for growth.

• Error Tracking:

  Maintain an error log to prioritize and address training gaps effectively.

• Practice Management Software (Ezyvet & SmartFlow):

  Train staff on software use and ensure compliance with medical documentation standards, including terminology, grammar, and data entry. Regularly review and audit compliance and skill, providing targeted training as needed.

• Recruitment and Retention:

  Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and disciplinary actions for technical staff.

• Communication:

  Foster open communication within the technical team and with hospital leadership.

Requirements

Education and Certifications

• RVT, LVT, or CVT credentialing with current documentation.

• Demonstrated experience in adult training or teaching; teaching certification is a plus.

Skills and Experience

• Proven ability to design and deliver effective training programs for veterinary professionals.

• Strong track record in tracking and assessing technical performance and skill development.

• Excellent veterinary nursing and technical skills, including primary and emergency care.

• Proficient in using veterinary software, such as Ezyvet and SmartFlow.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Collaborative and positive attitude with experience coaching and mentoring teams.

Physical Requirements

• Able to properly restrain canine and feline patients.

• Ability to stand, sit, bend, squat, and restrain for extended periods.

• Able to lift 60 lbs. safely and efficiently.

• Capable of teaching, training, coaching, and mentoring in a professional and positive manner.

Professional Growth Duties

• Participate in continuing education opportunities, such as conferences, online courses, and in-clinic seminars.

• Engage with professional societies and network with veterinary technicians from other practices.

• Stay current on veterinary medicine trends by reading industry journals.

Teamwork Expectations

• Promote a positive work environment and refrain from gossip.

• Collaborate with team members to support hospital goals and enhance efficiency.

• Actively engage in problem-solving and contribute ideas to improve client and patient care.

Equipment

• Standard veterinary medical equipment, including diagnostic and laboratory tools.

• Proficiency in Ezyvet and SmartFlow systems preferred.

Ethos and FVRC management reserve the right to adjust job requirements as necessary to meet operational needs.