Veterinary Technician

Priority Pet Urgent Care is opening a new urgent care hospital in Palm Beach, FL in November 2026, open Thursday to Monday from 3 pm to 11 pm, providing urgent medical care for pets. Job duties include, but are not limited to: animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. The role may involve exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Responsibilities

Animal restraint; Triage of incoming patients; Collection and analysis of lab samples; Diagnostic imaging; Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability; Administration of medications; Effective communication of treatment plans with clients; Surgical preparation and assistance; Anesthetic management

Requirements

Experienced veterinary technician; 2+ years professional experience preferred but not required; Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts; Excellent client communication and medical record management skills; Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations; Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques; Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens; Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture; Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring; Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards; Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises

Nice to have

CVT (Certified Veterinary Technician) highly preferred, but not required; 2+ years professional experience preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k and 401K matching program, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, FSA); Employee Assistance Program; Paid vacation and sick time for all employees; Paid bereavement program; Paid parental leave program; Competitive compensation and shift differential opportunities; Continuing education allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles); Tuition reimbursement program available to any AVMA accredited veterinary technology program; Career development opportunities; Referral bonus program for most positions; Additional benefits may be available (e.g., personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses)