Veterinary Technician

Job overview

The Veterinary Technician role is onsite in Merritt Island, Florida. Pay is $16–$22 per hour. Courtenay Animal Hospital is a multi-doctor animal hospital focused on patient care and client service. The technician assists veterinarians with examinations and procedures, supports animal monitoring and treatment, and helps keep clinical spaces and records ready for care. The role contributes to safe, timely patient care and clear communication with pet owners.

What you'll do

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and restrain animals when needed
• stock examination and surgery rooms
• sterilize tools and maintain equipment
• perform venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration and monitoring, dental prophylaxis, radiography, medication administration, and laboratory analysis
• educate clients
• communicate with pet owners and update patient files.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary technician

merritt island fl

courtenay animal hospital

animal hospital

patient care

venipuncture

anesthesia monitoring

radiography

laboratory analysis

client education

state licensure

$16–$22/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision options
• 401(k) match
• paid time off
• paid parental and maternity leave
• work/life balance day
• disability options
• supplemental insurance
• discounted veterinary care
• scrub allowance
• hands-on and online training
• professional growth
• tuition assistance and reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires current state licensure for Veterinary Technician roles; applicants with veterinary experience who are not credentialed may be considered for other available veterinary roles.

About the employer

Courtenay Animal Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.