Veterinary Technician
Location: North Miami Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Nonprofit / Animal Welfare
Salary: $45,000–$52,000 per year, depending on experience
Position Overview
A nonprofit animal welfare organization in North Miami Beach is seeking an experienced and compassionate Veterinary Technician to support the veterinary team in providing high-quality medical care to animals.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on veterinary experience, strong animal-handling skills, and demonstrated experience performing venipuncture.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and medical procedures.
- Perform venipuncture and blood collection on animals.
- Safely handle and restrain animals during examinations and procedures.
- Collect and prepare laboratory samples.
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
- Monitor animals before, during, and after procedures.
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
- Assist with vaccinations, diagnostic testing, and routine medical care.
- Prepare surgical and treatment areas and maintain proper sanitation.
- Monitor animal health and report changes or concerns to the veterinary team.
- Provide compassionate care to animals in a shelter/nonprofit environment.
- Follow established veterinary, safety, sanitation, and animal-handling protocols.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician required.
- Hands-on venipuncture experience is required.
- Strong animal-handling and restraint skills.
- Experience with blood collection, laboratory procedures, medications, and routine veterinary care.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced animal welfare environment.
- Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to safely lift and handle animals.
- Must be available to work Saturdays.
- Veterinary Technician certification/credential preferred.
Compensation
- $45,000–$52,000 annual salary, depending on experience
- Opportunity to work with a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
- Supportive team environment.
- Meaningful opportunity to improve the health and well-being of animals in the community.
Apply today to join a team dedicated to providing compassionate veterinary care and improving the lives of animals.
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