Cocoa Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.
We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment— balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support. We value experienced technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care.
We are also excited to consider new Veterinary Technician graduates or students on track to become credentialed in 2027 who are eager to build their skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. Our team is committed to providing opportunities for continued learning, mentorship, and professional growth.
In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
Assisting in surgery
Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.
Schedule and compensation:
Compensation: $16-20 per hour, for each hour worked
This is a flexible, full-time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday, with rotating Saturdays.
Full-time Benefits Package*:
Bonus package: Up to $500-$2,000 depending on experience and credentials
Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability
Employee Assistance Program
401k with company match
Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
Personal pet discount
*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
Minimum qualifications and skill set:
1+ years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
Proficiency in the following skills:
Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
Anesthetic monitoring, surgical assistance, and recovery preferred
Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography preferred
Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory diagnostics
Radiology positioning, patient restraint, and low-stress handling
Strong communication, teamwork, multitasking, and commitment to high-quality patient care
Why choose Cocoa Veterinary Hospital?
Cocoa Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, three-doctor practice providing compassionate care to dogs, cats, birds, exotics, and pocket pets. Our full-service hospital offers wellness care, dentistry, surgery, digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house diagnostics, anesthesia, and patient monitoring .
Our doctors value the skills and contributions of our entire veterinary team and encourage team members to stay actively involved in patient care, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures. With a collaborative culture, diverse caseload, and opportunities for continued learning and professional growth , Cocoa Veterinary Hospital is a great place for veterinary professionals who want to use their skills, grow their careers, and make a meaningful impact on patients and clients.
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