Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Join an established, award-winning veterinary hospital where your clinical skills, professional voice, and growth matter. Bayshore Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) with at least three years of veterinary experience to join our collaborative general practice team. With more than 25 years serving the community, our AAHA-accredited, Fear Free Certified, Cat Friendly Practice is committed to exceptional medicine, compassionate patient care, and meaningful client relationships. If you enjoy surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, advanced patient nursing, and helping teammates grow, we'd love to meet you. A Hospital Where Your Skills Are Put to Work Provide hands-on veterinary nursing and patient care during examinations, treatments, and procedures. Perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, and assist with in-house laboratory diagnostics. Support surgical and dental procedures, including anesthesia monitoring, patient preparation, and recovery. Monitor hospitalized patients and maintain accurate medical records. Educate clients on medications, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and home care. Collaborate with veterinarians and support staff to deliver efficient, high-quality patient care. Mentor and support veterinary assistants and technicians while sharing clinical knowledge and best practices. Help improve hospital workflows, uphold medical protocols, and maintain a positive team environment. What We’re Looking For Current Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credential required. At least 3 years of veterinary technician experience. Strong general practice skills, including surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, and patient nursing. Proficiency in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory procedures. Excellent communication, organization, and client education skills. A collaborative, dependable approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary hospital. Commitment to patient safety, Fear Free handling, and continued professional development. Preferred: Experience mentoring or training veterinary team members, advanced anesthesia monitoring, or working in an AAHA-accredited practice. Physical and Working Environment Requirements Veterinary medicine is hands-on, physical, and unpredictable. Team members must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including: Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching throughout the workday Safely lifting, carrying, restraining, and transferring animals of varying sizes Performing repetitive tasks, including cleaning, stocking, and maintaining equipment Working around animal dander, bodily fluids, veterinary medications, and cleaning products Using appropriate PPE and following safety and infection-control protocols Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients, clients, and team members Why Build Your Career at Bayshore Animal Clinic? Your growth matters here. At Bayshore Animal Clinic, your skills, experience, and voice matter. Join an established, award-winning veterinary hospital where you can deliver high-quality patient care, collaborate with a supportive team, and continue developing your clinical expertise. What You Can Expect: Clinical Growth and Continuing Education: Opportunities to expand your knowledge, strengthen technical skills, and pursue continuing education and professional development. Mentorship and Leadership Opportunities: Share your experience, support developing veterinary professionals, and explore opportunities to grow into greater clinical responsibility and leadership. A Network of Veterinary Professionals: Connect with colleagues and resources across IPC hospitals, creating opportunities to learn from other teams, share knowledge, and explore future career paths. A Culture That Values Veterinary Technicians: Bring your clinical perspective to patient care, team collaboration, and improvements in hospital workflows. Recognized Standards of Care: Practice within an AAHA-accredited, Fear Free Certified, and Cat Friendly Practice that prioritizes patient wellbeing and thoughtful, compassionate care. Comprehensive Benefits for Eligible Full-Time Team Members: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; 401(k) with company match; life and disability coverage; employee assistance resources; and pet care discounts. Support for Your Future: Build on your experience, develop new strengths, and pursue a career path that aligns with your professional goals within Bayshore and the broader IPC network. Student Loan Assistance Through IPC’s Head Start Program: Eligible recent veterinary technician graduates may qualify for up to $4,000 per year in student loan assistance for three years, helping make the transition from school to a rewarding veterinary career more manageable. This program is designed to support eligible full-time hires within three years of graduation. Your experience makes a difference. If you’re ready to contribute your expertise, help elevate patient care, and continue growing as a veterinary professional, we’d love to meet you. About Bayshore Animal Clinic Bayshore Animal Clinic is an AAHA-accredited practice that has served the south Tampa community since 1984. We are also Fear Free Certified Professionals and Cat Friendly Program Practitioners. We are honored to have been chosen as the best veterinarian in Tampa and St Petersburg for 6 consecutive years. We are dedicated to continuing to provide the best care.   Our hospital includes a state-of-the-art surgical suite and advanced surgical equipment that enable us to perform a wide range of surgical procedures including elective surgery, orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, and corrective ophthalmic surgery. Our dentistry suite has two modern dental units to provide ultrasonic scaling, digital radiographs, and drilling for extractions when needed. Our on-site x-ray and ultrasound equipment enable us to take radiographs of our patients while our clients wait. We offer both abdominal and cardiac ultrasound services and partner with an internal medicine specialist when needed. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff. ​Are you ready to join a practice that works hard to provide the best, most-progressive care in a beautiful beachside location with consideration for your work-life balance? Then we are ready to talk to you!   Bayshore Animal Clinic is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.    Equal Opportunity Employer Policy Bayshore Animal Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify.  We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.