Veterinary Technician
About this role
Veterinary Technician
Plummer Pet Hospital | St. Petersburg, FL
Pay: $17.00–$23.00/hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-Time | Fixed 4-day schedule with every other Saturday and scheduled lunch breaks.
Join the Team at Plummer Pet Hospital
Founded in 2020, Plummer Pet Hospital is proud to provide high-quality, compassionate veterinary care to pets and families throughout the St. Petersburg community. Our goal is simple: deliver exceptional medicine while creating an experience where clients feel informed, supported, and confident in their pet’s care.
Our modern, state-of-the-art hospital is equipped to provide comprehensive veterinary services, including in-house diagnostics, digital X-ray, ultrasound, surgery, dentistry, and more. We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician who wants to utilize their skills, continue learning, and be part of a collaborative team committed to excellent patient care.
What You’ll Do
As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in supporting our doctors and patients. Responsibilities include:
- Running exam rooms and assisting doctors with appointments
- Obtaining patient histories and communicating with clients
- Placing IV catheters and drawing blood
- Collecting and running laboratory samples
- Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments
- Safely restraining and handling patients
- Taking radiographs and assisting with diagnostic procedures
- Preparing patients for procedures and monitoring recovery
- Maintaining accurate medical records and keeping treatment areas organized
Surgical and dental experience is a plus, including surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, COHATs and dental radiographs.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
- Strong room technician skills
- Comfortable with IV catheter placement and blood draws
- Dental experience preferred, including dental radiographs and COHATs
- Surgical and anesthesia experience is a plus
- Strong communication and client-service skills
- Dependable, organized, and comfortable working as part of a team
- Passion for providing excellent patient care
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
At Plummer Pet Hospital, you’ll have the opportunity to use your technical skills every day while continuing to grow as a veterinary professional. We value teamwork, quality medicine, and creating a positive experience for our patients, clients, and team.
If you’re an experienced Veterinary Technician looking for a full-time opportunity in St. Petersburg, Florida, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to join the Plummer Pet Hospital team!
Company at a glance
At Community Veterinary Partners, we believe a kinder, more compassionate world begins with how we care—for animals, for people, and for each other.
We’re a growing community of over 140 locally led general practice, exotic, large animal, and ER/Specialty veterinary hospitals, across 18 states, united by a shared mission: to create more meaningful moments between pets and people.
Each hospital in our community has its own story, culture, and values—and we believe in honoring and celebrating that individuality. What brings us together is a commitment to care that’s not just clinically excellent, but deeply human in spirit.
Our work is guided by four core pillars
- Elevate Care: through clinical autonomy, innovation, and shared expertise
- Champion People: with well-being support, mentorship, and career growth
- Enhance Experiences: for our teams, clients, and patients alike
- Expand Impact: in the communities we serve and the profession we love
Whether it’s mentoring the next generation of doctors, hosting clinical trials, fostering leadership, or helping a team open the doors to a new hospital, CVP is building something lasting: a trusted community where veterinary professionals feel seen, supported, and empowered to lead.
We’re not just in the business of veterinary medicine—we’re building a place where people grow, teams thrive, and every meaningful moment of care makes a difference.
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