Job location: Vieques, Puerto Rico

Job Description: Veterinary Technologist

The Veterinary Technician role is a position that requires strong time management and personal relation skills. This position reports directly to the Executive Director as well as the Veterinarian in Charge. The Veterinary Technician is expected to follow all standards of protocol as determined by the organization. The ideal candidate will be an independent worker with high initiative. The Veterinary Technician ensures quality animal care for both shelter and owned animals, clinic cleanliness and sterility, excellent patient care, and exceptional customer service. The Veterinary Technician should demonstrate proper use of medical equipment and knowledge of animal handling and behavior.

Duties and Responsibilities

TECHNICAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Record vital signs and maintain patient records
• Conduct diagnostic tests such as fecal float analysis, skin scraping, blood smear analysis, etc.
• Perform venipuncture and demonstrate proper blood sample handling techniques
• Practice proper surgical sterility techniques including proper cleaning and disinfection of surgical instruments
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia in accordance with medical parameters
• Administration of medications via oral, IV, IM, and SQ routes
• Properly calculate medical math and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration

CLIENT SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
• Provide excellent customer service and the highest standard of patient care
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns
• Client education related to heartworm prevention, flea and tick prevention, tick-borne diseases, and the importance of sterilization and enrichment
• Maintain safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing operating areas, verifying shelf life of medications, and complying with legal regulations
• Maintain facilities and ensure proper cleaning and disinfection protocols
• Enhance service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Maintain a professional, respectful attitude and work well in a collaborative team environment to provide the highest level of patient care
Perform all other duties and tasks within your scope of practice, as assigned by supervisor.

Position Qualifications

Required
• Previous veterinary experience
• Knowledge and demonstration of proper animal restraint and handling techniques
• Ability to complete work without close supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate, and work within a team environment
• Basic competency and comfort using word processing, data base, spreadsheet, and operational management software
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
Desired
• Graduate/current student of an AVMA accredited university or license eligible
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English
• Previous Fear Free training is a plus
• Experience working in shelter medicine
Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to odors or airborne particles including animal fur and toxic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment can be very loud.

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits: Paid time off, health insurance reimbursement, employee discounts

Salary: $14/hr

Schedule: Full or part time available

Hires Needed: 2

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Job location: Vieques, Puerto Rico

Job Description: Veterinary Technician

The Veterinary Technician role is a position that requires strong time management and personal relation skills. This position reports directly to the Executive Director as well as the Veterinarian in Charge. The Veterinary Technician is expected to follow all standards of protocol as determined by the organization. The ideal candidate will be an independent worker with high initiative. The Veterinary Technician ensures quality animal care for both shelter and owned animals, clinic cleanliness and sterility, excellent patient care, and exceptional customer service. The Veterinary Technician should demonstrate proper use of medical equipment and knowledge of animal handling and behavior.

Duties and Responsibilities

TECHNICAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Record vital signs and maintain patient records
• Conduct diagnostic tests such as fecal float analysis, skin scraping, blood smear analysis, etc.
• Perform venipuncture and demonstrate proper blood sample handling techniques
• Practice proper surgical sterility techniques including proper cleaning and disinfection of surgical instruments
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia in accordance with medical parameters
• Administration of medications via oral, IV, IM, and SQ routes
• Properly calculate medical math and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration

CLIENT SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
• Provide excellent customer service and the highest standard of patient care
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns
• Client education related to heartworm prevention, flea and tick prevention, tick-borne diseases, and the importance of sterilization and enrichment
• Maintain safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing operating areas, verifying shelf life of medications, and complying with legal regulations
• Maintain facilities and ensure proper cleaning and disinfection protocols
• Enhance service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Maintain a professional, respectful attitude and work well in a collaborative team environment to provide the highest level of patient care
Perform all other duties and tasks within your scope of practice, as assigned by supervisor.

Position Qualifications

Required
• Previous veterinary experience
• Knowledge and demonstration of proper animal restraint and handling techniques
• Ability to complete work without close supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate, and work within a team environment
• Basic competency and comfort using word processing, data base, spreadsheet, and operational management software
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
Desired
• Graduate/current student of an AVMA accredited university or license eligible
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English
• Previous Fear Free training is a plus
• Experience working in shelter medicine
Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to odors or airborne particles including animal fur and toxic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment can be very loud.

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits: Paid time off, health insurance reimbursement, employee discounts

Salary: $13.50/hr

Schedule: Full or part time available

Hires Needed: 2

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Job location: Vieques, Puerto Rico

Job Description: Veterinary Assistant

The Veterinary Assistant role is a position that requires strong time management and personal relation skills. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager as well as the Veterinarian in Charge. The Veterinary Assistant is expected to follow all standards of protocol as determined by the organization. The ideal candidate will be an independent worker with high initiative. The Veterinary Assistant ensures quality animal care for both shelter and owned animals, clinic cleanliness and sterility, excellent patient care, and exceptional customer service. The Veterinary Assistant should demonstrate proper use of medical equipment and knowledge of animal handling and behavior.

Duties and Responsibilities

TECHNICAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Record vital signs and maintain patient records
• Conduct diagnostic tests such as fecal float analysis, skin scraping, blood smear analysis, etc.
• Perform venipuncture and demonstrate proper blood sample handling techniques
• Practice proper surgical sterility techniques including proper cleaning and disinfection of surgical instruments
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia in accordance with medical parameters
• Administration of medications via oral, IV, IM, and SQ routes
• Properly calculate medical math and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration

CLIENT SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
• Provide excellent customer service and the highest standard of patient care
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns
• Client education related to heartworm prevention, flea and tick prevention, tick-borne diseases, and the importance of sterilization and enrichment
• Maintain safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing operating areas, verifying shelf life of medications, and complying with legal regulations
• Maintain facilities and ensure proper cleaning and disinfection protocols
• Enhance service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Maintain a professional, respectful attitude and work well in a collaborative team environment to provide the highest level of patient care
Perform all other duties and tasks within your scope of practice, as assigned by supervisor.

Position Qualifications

Required
• Previous veterinary experience
• Knowledge and demonstration of proper animal restraint and handling techniques
• Ability to complete work without close supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate, and work within a team environment
• Basic competency and comfort using word processing, data base, spreadsheet, and operational management software
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
Desired
• Graduate/current student of an AVMA accredited university or license eligible
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English
• Previous Fear Free training is a plus
• Experience working in shelter medicine
Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to odors or airborne particles including animal fur and toxic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment can be very loud.

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits: Paid time off, health insurance reimbursement, employee discounts

Salary: $12/hr

Schedule: Full or part time available

Hires Needed: 2

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Job location: Dorado, Puerto Rico

Job Description: Veterinary Technician

• Years of Experience
• Communication Skills (Bilingual)
• Compassionate and Empathetic with Pets and Their Owners
• Ability to Work Effectively in a Fast-Paced and Stressful Environment
• Teamwork Skills
• Physical Strength and Stamina for Handling Pets of Various Sizes
• Responsible

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits:  No

Salary: Open Salary

Schedule: Accesible

Hires Needed: 2

Job location: Caguas, Puerto Rico

Job Description: Surgery Veterinary Technician

**Your Role:**
– Assist in veterinary surgeries and ensure the highest standard of care
– Prepare animals for surgery, including anesthesia monitoring
– Post-operative care and patient recovery
– Maintain a clean and sterile environment in the surgery area
– Work closely with the veterinary team to provide excellent patient care

**Requirements:**
– Veterinary Technician Certification (preferred but not required)
– Experience with surgery and anesthesia monitoring
– Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
– Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
– Compassion and dedication to animal welfare

**What We Offer:**
– Competitive salary
– Opportunity to work with a leading veterinary team
– State-of-the-art surgical equipment
– Career development and continuing education opportunities
– Supportive and collaborative work environment

If you are a motivated Surgery Veterinary Technician looking to grow your career, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your resume and cover letter or visit Animal Care Hospital with your resume to apply.

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits:  No

Salary: Based on experience

Schedule: Open to discussion

Hires Needed: 1

Job location: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

Job Description: Keep animal sleeping areas clean using Clorox. Follow instructions for feeding and medication. Perform parasite tests and handle a microscope. Administer restraint and blood collection through various methods (e.g., veins, jugular). Be able to lift more than 50 lbs, among other tasks.

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits:  Medical Insurance, Vacation, Sick days, Two days off per week.

Salary: $10.50 hr

Schedule: Monday to Sunday

Hires Needed: 2

Job location: Caguas, Puerto Rico

Job Description: We are looking for a Sales and Service Representative, focused on providing an excellent service, meeting the needs of our clients specialized in veterinary medicine.

Summary of Responsibilities:
• Visits to clients of the Veterinary Division, to promote the company’s products and services.
• Manage customer collections and monitor payment plans.
• Attend and resolve incidents reported by customers

Basic requirements:
• Bilingual (basic: Spanish and English)
• Advanced computer knowledge: (Agility in using the keyboard, Mastery of Programs: Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook)
• Availability to travel the entire island

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits: Contribution to Medical Plan, Contribution to Dental Plan and 401k

Salary: Based on experience

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Hires Needed: 1