Credentialed Veterinary Technician – Patient Care Advocate
American Veterinary Group (AVG) · Port St Lucie, FL · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Patient & Client Support
- Greet clients and patients with professionalism and compassion, ensuring a positive experience from arrival through discharge
- Obtain accurate patient histories and document presenting concerns
- Prepare patients for examinations and treatments
- Communicate treatment plans, estimates, and discharge instructions clearly under veterinarian guidance
- Reinforce client education related to preventive care, diagnostics, and follow-up recommendations
- Act as a liaison between clients and the medical team to support clear communication and trust
Clinical & Workflow Support
- Assist veterinarians during exams and treatments, including safe patient restraint and exam room preparation
- Support appointment flow by managing patient movement and minimizing wait times
- Aid in diagnostic preparation, sample handling, and coordination of in-house or reference lab testing
- Care for drop-off and urgent care workflows by coordinating patient updates and client communication
- Prepare and maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies according to hospital protocols
Operational & Administrative Support
- Accurately document patient information, services rendered, and client communications in the practice management system
- Support scheduling and front desk workflows as needed to optimize hospital capacity
- Aid in follow-up outreach, reminders, and rescheduling efforts
- Maintain hospital cleanliness, organization, and adherence to safety and infection-control standards
- Perform additional duties as needed to support hospital operations and team success
Ramp-Up & Performance Expectations
- To support patient safety and long-term success, this role includes a 120-day ramp-up period
- During this time, team members complete onboarding, training, and LevelUp program requirements, and work toward validated competency in role-specific clinical skills
- Appointment volume, workflow responsibility, and senior-level expectations are introduced progressively and aligned to demonstrated competency and readiness not immediately upon hire