Veterinary Technician - Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Build Your Veterinary Career in One of Florida’s Most Desirable Coastal Communities

Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or highly skilled Veterinary Technician to join our well-established, full-service general practice in Bradenton, Florida —just minutes from the beaches of Sarasota.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technician who wants more than “just a job.” We’re looking for an outgoing, motivated professional who is ready to contribute to a thriving hospital, grow clinically, and potentially step into future leadership or specialty career pathways within Innovetive Petcare.

We are offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus for CVTs with surgery and anesthesia experience who are committed to long-term growth with our team.

If you're looking for sunshine, career development, and a supportive hospital culture—this is your moment.

Why Lakewood Ranch?

Live and work where others vacation.

• Minutes from Sarasota’s beaches and Gulf Coast lifestyle
• Growing, family-friendly community with strong veterinary demand
• Excellent relocation opportunity for experienced technicians
• Balanced lifestyle with access to coastal living, dining, and outdoor recreation

About Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch

We are a well-established, high-quality general practice committed to:

• Exceptional patient care
• Strong client relationships
• High standards of veterinary medicine
• Collaborative, team-based culture

We offer a dynamic environment that includes small animal medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and exotic species care , giving technicians a diverse and engaging clinical experience.

This is not a routine GP technician role.

This is a hands-on clinical position with exposure to:

• Advanced surgery and anesthesia
• Exotic animal medicine (small mammals and exotics)
• Diagnostic imaging and laboratory work
• High-quality preventative and wellness care
• Urgent and same-day medical cases

Ideal for technicians who want to stay sharp, learn continuously, and expand their skillset across multiple species.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Nursing

• Perform patient assessments and monitor clinical status
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments
• Provide hands-on nursing care throughout hospitalization and recovery
• Respond confidently to urgent patient needs
• Assist in outpatient and inpatient care workflows

Surgery & Anesthesia Support

• Prepare patients and surgical suites using sterile technique
• Assist in surgical procedures and patient positioning
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery care
• Monitor vitals including ECG, SpO₂, blood pressure, and temperature
• Support safe and efficient post-operative recovery

Diagnostics & Laboratory Support

• Perform in-house diagnostics (bloodwork, urinalysis, cytology)
• Assist with radiographs and imaging procedures
• Collect and process diagnostic samples
• Communicate findings with the medical team

Exotic & Mixed Animal Support

• Assist with handling and restraint of small mammals and exotic species
• Support species-specific care and treatment plans
• Learn and apply specialized handling techniques for non-traditional patients

Client Communication & Education

• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care
• Provide clear discharge instructions and at-home care guidance
• Build strong client relationships through compassionate communication

Hospital Operations

• Maintain accurate medical records in EMR systems
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance standards
• Assist with inventory and supply management
• Support smooth daily hospital flow

What We're Looking For

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout shifts
• Ability to lift and restrain animals up to 50 lbs
• Manual dexterity for clinical and surgical tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting with competing priorities

• Comfortable working in a veterinary environment with:

• Animal dander and allergens

• Cleaning agents and disinfectants
• Medical supplies and pharmaceuticals

Required Experience

• 1+ year of veterinary technician experience required
• Strong experience in patient care, anesthesia, and surgery support
• Experience in general practice or high-quality clinical environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology with the ability to sit for the VTNE.
• Exotic animal experience (or strong interest in learning)
• Surgery and anesthesia experience highly valued
• Interest in long-term growth and leadership development

Compensation & Sign-On Bonus

• Starting at $25/hour+ based on experience for Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT)
• $1,000 sign-on bonus for CVT with surgery/anesthesia experience
• Performance-based growth opportunities

Full-Time Benefits

We invest in our team members—professionally and personally.

Health & Financial Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Life and disability coverage options

Professional Growth & Development

• Continuing Education opportunities
• Professional development support
• HeadStart Student Loan Repayment Program (Innovetive Petcare CVTs)
  • Designed to support eligible newly credentialed technicians
  • Helps reduce student loan burden while building long-term careers
• Licensure reimbursement and renewal support

Lifestyle & Perks

• Employee pet care discounts
• Supportive, team-focused hospital culture
• Career pathway opportunities within Innovetive Petcare, including:
  • Leadership and Practice Management tracks
  • Marketing and operations pathways
  • Recruiting and talent development opportunities
  • Specialty support roles (pharmacy, hospital operations, etc.)

Who Thrives Here?

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Outgoing, positive, and team-oriented
• Passionate about hands-on patient care
• Confident in surgery and anesthesia support
• Interested in exotic animal medicine
• Looking for long-term career growth—not just a job
• Excited about living and working in coastal Florida

Apply Today

If you’re searching for:

• Veterinary Technician Jobs in Bradenton FL
• CVT Jobs Near Sarasota Florida
• Veterinary Surgery Technician Positions
• Exotic Animal Veterinary Technician Jobs
• Veterinary Technician Careers in Florida with Growth Potential

We want to hear from you.

Join Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch and build your veterinary career

where clinical excellence meets the Florida lifestyle.