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If you’re passionate about animals and considering a career in animal care, we invite you to explore our volunteer program. This is an opportunity for individuals aged 16-17+ to gain valuable insights into animal husbandry while fulfilling community service requirements for school or scholarships. Our program not only allows you to contribute your time and talents but also gives you a sneak peek into the inner workings of a veterinary hospital and boarding facility. Develop an understanding of animal behavior and care, and gain practical experience in a professional setting. We seek dedicated and enthusiastic youth who exhibit academic excellence while having a strong interest in animal behavior and animal care. Before applying, please review our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Volunteers to understand our expectations and ensure a smooth and rewarding volunteer experience. Ready to Apply? Fill out our Volunteer Application to get started. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!
Employment Application – Download & Print Form | Fill Out Online
Are you a DVM, CVPM, CVT, CSR, CVA, or newbie to the world of veterinary medicine and looking to grow with a pawesome pack? If you are looking to work with a team you would trust to treat your own pets, apply today. Open positions are listed below, but there doesn’t have to be an opening to be considered. Our area is experiencing rapid population growth, so we are always looking for the right additions to our furever growing team! Maybe you will be the newest team member at Bartram Trail Veterinary Hospital.
Associate Veterinarian - (1 Active Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunity)
Are you a compassionate and skilled veterinarian looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of animals and their owners? Do you have a passion for preventative medicine like us? Look no further – we're thrilled to invite you to become a part of our dedicated veterinary team!
Bartram Tail Veterinary Hospital is looking for a new part- or full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team!
We are a well-established, progressive, 3-doctor, small animal practice located in Saint Augustine, FL. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Digital radiology, Ultrasonography, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding, and more.
We welcome applicants who are new grads needing mentorship and support from other veterinarians in the practice as well as team members who are familiar with the daily ins and outs, or a more experienced vet wanting to conquer new challenges in their career and maybe focus on a new discipline. There is a place for both at Bartram Trail Veterinary Hospital.
We have a hard-working group with a positive attitude that cares for our patient base which is primarily dog and cat…with the occasional sick rat/guinea pig/rabbit and a cockatiel toenail trim for variety. The team is supportive of each other and has good chemistry together from veterinarians, receptionists, veterinary technicians, and assistants to the kennel crew. We help each other and can be a bit silly sometimes (fair warning), but we are serious about the care we provide to our patients.
The hospital is a free-standing veterinary hospital plus a boarding facility. It is a privately owned business that was opened in 2006. There are several nearby specialty veterinary hospitals (internal medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, neurology) for difficult cases. Emergency and urgent cases are referred to one of the three 24/7 emergency clinics, one after-hour emergency clinic, and one urgent care clinic.
We are open Mondays through Fridays 8 am to 5 pm and Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm. There is no after-hours emergency coverage required. A full-time position is 4 days a week with a rotating Saturday schedule, and it is rare for our team to need to stay much past closing time. It is not a flex for us to stay late! The part-time schedule will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
Our veterinary capabilities include in-house CBC and serum chemistry analyzers, a tonometer, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, high-speed dental drill/scaler/polisher unit, microscope, laser therapy, isoflurane anesthesia machines, multi-parameter patient monitoring equipment, ultrasound, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and doppler blood pressure. We have a committed surgical suite, 2 wet tables, a dental table, and a dry table in the spacious treatment area. There are four exam rooms with plenty of elbow room. Our records are maintained on our Intranet software for easy access. Teams work as a pair of veterinary technicians/assistants for each doctor to ensure smooth flow and a helping hand. The standard appointments are 30 minutes long, giving you more time to discuss concerns and education with owners.
Outside of the hospital, there are beaches, the St Johns River, historic St Augustine, a professional football team, and several state and national parks for camping and hiking. We are also located near Orlando and the theme parks, so a weekend or day trip is an easy drive.
The area is growing with lots of new people and homes. There are 2 new high schools nearby, as well as new K-8 schools. St Johns County has consistently had one of the highest-ranking school systems in the state. New patients/clients are making appointments with us every day. There are more doodles and Frenchies than you can shake a stick at.
Our team likes to get together for outings a have some “non-hospital” time together too. Paints with a Twist, glass blowing, zip-lining and a haunted pub tour in St Augustine are a few of the activities we have done. Team members have also participated in walks in support of Brain Cancer Awareness, Canine Companions for Independence, and a local High School.
Our base salary for the full-time position is $99,000-$125,000 based on experience. A part-time contract would be negotiated based on the schedule agreed upon. We have always paid our veterinarians a fixed salary so to minimize “running up the bill”, but you will also have the freedom and flexibility to try new techniques and skills. We are open to new ideas, techniques, and protocols and we discuss and update our procedures regularly between doctors and management.
- Professional memberships (JVMA, FVMS, AVMA)
- Professional licensing for Florida
- PLIT insurance
- DEA license
- USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire
- Medical insurance (100% + eye, dental)
- CE allowance annually
- VIN membership
- 14 days PTO
- Holidays (Christmas, New Year, Memorial Day, Labor Day, July 4th)
- Uniform allowance
- Discounted pet care and boarding
Requirements: (We understand new graduates will need mentoring, and we are here for you!)
- Current, in good standing, Florida veterinary license required.
- Ability to reliably commute or willing to relocate.
- Ability to work up medical cases as necessary utilizing complete physical exams and other diagnostic tools. (e.g. labwork, radiology, ultrasound, tonometry, etc.)
- Ability to perform common soft tissue surgeries. Including, but not limited to: ovariohysterectomies, neuters, foreign body surgeries, mass removals, amputations, hernia repairs, stenotic nares repairs, etc.
- Ability to perform COHATs comfortably.
Experienced Veterinary Receptionist - (No Active Openings)
Are you a compassionate and skilled receptionist looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of animals and their owners? Do you have a passion for preventative medicine like us? Look no further – we’re thrilled to invite you to become a part of our dedicated veterinary team! If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to our mission of providing compassionate quality veterinary care every one of our patients, in a clean, safe, and modern environment, we'd love to hear from you! Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and their families. Your passion and expertise will help shape the future of our hospital. We look forward to welcoming you on board as an essential member of our veterinary team!
The position requires the completion of a high-school degree or further education, competence in the English language, patience, and a pleasant manner. Ideally, newly hired receptionists will possess computer skills and have cashier and related front-office work experience. Pay will reflect the level of experience the candidate has. Candidates with work experience and continuing education in the veterinary field are preferred.
Receptionists are customer-relations experts in veterinary practices. They are the client’s first impression of the practice, on the phone or in person. They must possess strong organizational skills, excellent telephone and in-person communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Receptionists must have compassion for animals and their owners and understand the stress that patients and clients endure.
Responsibilities are not limited to, but will include:
- Building positive, professional interpersonal relationships with clients and team members.
- Reporting timely and consistently to all shifts.
- Providing quality customer service such as greeting customers and answering questions.
- Answering phone calls and messages, which may involve triage, screening, and scheduling appointments.
- Differentiating routine cases from emergency cases.
- Scheduling appointments and surgeries.
- Entering client, patient, and financial data using the practice’s software.
- Processing payments, generating invoices and explaining them to clients.
- Managing the retrieval and storage of medical records.
- Handling incoming and outgoing mail, email, PetDesk requests, and Weave messages.
- Updating and filing patient charts.
- Entering data into a computerized billing program.
- Processing credit card payments and preparing bank deposits.
- Retrieving and preparing prescriptions.
- Assisting with pet supply purchases such as pet food, supplements, and grooming items.
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the waiting room.
You should expect to spend nearly all your workdays at the front desk.
- Part-time benefits available after a 90-day probationary period include pet care discounts and a uniform allowance.
- Part-time is typically 2-3 weekday days in conjunction with alternating Saturdays.
- (Part-time is considered regularly scheduled for 63 hours or less in a bi-weekly payroll period.)
- Full-time benefits available after a 90-day probationary period include designated paid holidays, 75% health insurance, pet care discounts, and a uniform allowance.
- Full-time is typically 4 weekday days in conjunction with alternating Saturdays.
- (Full-time is considered regularly scheduled for 64 hours or more in a bi-weekly payroll period.)
- Paid time off starts after 1 year of employment.
- Continuing education is encouraged and supported upon approval.
Experienced Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT-Preferred) - (No Active Openings)
Are you a compassionate and skilled veterinary technician looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of animals and their owners? Do you have a passion for preventative medicine like us? Look no further – we’re thrilled to invite you to become a part of our dedicated veterinary team! If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to our mission of providing compassionate quality veterinary care to every one of our patients, in a clean, safe, and modern environment, we'd love to hear from you! Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and their families. Your passion and expertise will help shape the future of our hospital. We look forward to welcoming you on board as an essential member of our veterinary team!
The position requires the completion of a high-school degree and further education, competence in the English language, patience, and a pleasant manner. Ideally, newly hired technicians will be certified in the state of Florida, in the process of transferring certification to Florida, or in an accredited veterinary technician program. CVT/LVT preferred, but practical experience is a must. Pay will reflect the level of experience the candidate has. Candidates with work experience and continuing education in the veterinary field are preferred.
Responsibilities are not limited to, but will include:
- Building positive, professional interpersonal relationships with clients and team members.
- Reporting timely and consistently to all shifts.
- Having a broad knowledge of animal science, medicine, and husbandry, including a basic knowledge of pharmacology and sufficient mathematical skills to ensure the administration of accurate drug and fluid doses.
- Successfully restraining animals, complete clinical laboratory tests, use multiple radiology techniques, administer and monitor animals under anesthesia, assist in surgery, and perform dental procedures.
- Comfortably interacting, educating, and explaining preventative and maintenance care of patients to their owners.
- Comfortably interacting, educating, and explaining treatments and procedures to be performed.
- Delivering compassionate consistent nursing care.
You should expect to spend nearly all your workdays in the hospital’s exam, treatment, and surgical areas.
We are a progressive, general practice that has multi-parameter anesthetic patient monitors, IV pumps, digital general and dental x-ray, laser therapy, compressed air dental drill/scaler/polisher, ultrasound, tonometry, electrocautery, ultrasound, Abaxis in-house CBC and chemistry machines.
- Part-time benefits available after a 90-day probationary period include pet care discounts and a uniform allowance.
- Part-time is typically 2-3 weekday days in conjunction with alternating Saturdays.
- (Part-time is considered regularly scheduled for 63 hours or less in a bi-weekly payroll period.)
- Full-time benefits available after a 90-day probationary period include designated paid holidays, 75% health insurance, pet care discounts, and a uniform allowance.
- Full-time is typically 4 weekday days in conjunction with alternating Saturdays.
- (Full-time is considered regularly scheduled for 64 hours or more in a bi-weekly payroll period.)
- Paid time off starts after 1 year of employment.
- Continuing education is encouraged and supported upon approval.
Experienced Veterinary Assistant (CVA-Preferred) - (No Active Openings)
Are you a compassionate and skilled veterinary assistant looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of animals and their owners? Do you have a passion for preventative medicine like us? Look no further – we’re thrilled to invite you to become a part of our dedicated veterinary team! If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to our mission of providing compassionate quality veterinary care to every one of our patients, in a clean, safe, and modern environment, we'd love to hear from you! Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and their families. Your passion and expertise will help shape the future of our hospital. We look forward to welcoming you on board as an essential member of our veterinary team!
The position requires the completion of a high-school degree and further education, competence in the English language, patience, and a pleasant manner. Ideally, newly hired assistants will be certified or in an accredited veterinary assisting program. CVA preferred, but practical experience is a must. Pay will reflect the level of experience the candidate has. Candidates with work experience and continuing education in the veterinary field are preferred.
Responsibilities are not limited to, but will include:
- Building positive, professional interpersonal relationships with clients and team members.
- Reporting timely and consistently to all shifts.
- Assisting the receptionists.
- Helping doctors with physical examinations.
- Dispensing medications as prescribed by the veterinarians.
- Helping veterinary technicians position patients for radiographs.
- Assisting veterinary technicians with preparing patients for surgery.
- Setting up for and cleaning up after surgical, dental and other procedures.
- Disinfecting and sterilizing surgical instruments.
- Assisting technicians with monitoring anesthesia and vital recording.
- Providing nursing and comfort care.
- Performing veterinarian ordered treatments.
- Conducting basic laboratory diagnostic tests.
- Preparing laboratory samples for outside testing and pick up.
- Adequately restraining dogs and cats for examinations.
- Assisting with examinations and procedures in a non-stressful manner.
- Assisting the kennel with husbandry, baths, nail trims, anal gland expressions, and other needs.
- Providing excellent communication skills in English.
Expect to spend nearly all of the workdays in the hospital’s exam, treatment, and surgical areas.
We are a progressive, general practice that has multi-parameter anesthetic patient monitors, IV pumps, digital general and dental x-ray, laser therapy, compressed air dental drill/scaler/polisher, ultrasound, tonometry, electrocautery, ultrasound, Abaxis in-house CBC and chemistry machines.
- Part-time benefits available after a 90-day probationary period include pet care discounts and a uniform allowance.
- Part-time is typically 2-3 weekday days in conjunction with alternating Saturdays.
- (Part-time is considered regularly scheduled for 63 hours or less in a bi-weekly payroll period.)
- Full-time benefits available after a 90-day probationary period include designated paid holidays, 75% health insurance, pet care discounts, and a uniform allowance.
- Full-time is typically 4 weekday days in conjunction with alternating Saturdays.
- (Full-time is considered regularly scheduled for 64 hours or more in a bi-weekly payroll period.)
- Paid time off starts after 1 year of employment.
- Continuing education is encouraged and supported upon approval.
Kennel Technician - (1 Active Full-Time Opportunity)
Are you a compassionate and skilled animal caregiver looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of animals and their owners? Look no further – we’re thrilled to invite you to become a part of our dedicated veterinary team! If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to our mission of providing compassionate quality veterinary care to every one of our patients, in a clean, safe, and modern environment, we'd love to hear from you! Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and their families. Your passion and expertise will help shape the future of our hospital. We look forward to welcoming you on board as an essential member of our veterinary team!
Responsibilities are not limited to, but will include:
- Building positive, professional interpersonal relationships with clients and team members.
- Reporting timely and consistently to all shifts.
- Feeding, providing approved enrichment, and exercising boarded animals.
- Cleaning doggo runs and kitty cat condos.
- Checking-in and out borders while interacting positively with their owners.
- Medicating boarded animals as appropriate.
- Laundry for the facility (lots of towels and blankets).
- Bathing dogs, brush-outs.
- Daily cleaning with light maintenance of boarding and all hospital areas.
You should expect to spend the majority of your day in the boarding area of the facility.
- Part-time benefits available after a 90-day probationary period include pet care discounts and a uniform allowance.
- Part-time is typically 2-3 weekday days in conjunction with alternating Saturdays and weekend come-back hours.
- (Part-time is considered regularly scheduled for 63 hours or less in a bi-weekly payroll period.)
- Full-time benefits available after a 90-day probationary period include designated paid holidays, 75% health insurance, pet care discounts, and a uniform allowance.
- Full-time is typically 4 weekday days in conjunction with alternating Saturdays and weekend come-back hours.
- (Full-time is considered regularly scheduled for 64 hours or more in a bi-weekly payroll period.)
- Paid time off starts after 1 year of employment.
- Continuing education is encouraged and supported upon approval.
Benefits and Hospital Schedule
Benefits and Schedule:
Full-time benefits become available after a 90-day probationary period and include designated paid holidays, 75% health insurance, pet care discounts, and a uniform allowance. Paid time off starts after 1 year of employment. Continuing education is encouraged and supported upon approval. Full-time is typically 4 weekday days in conjunction with alternating Saturdays. Full-time is considered regularly scheduled for 64 hours or more in a bi-weekly payroll period.
Part-time benefits become available after a 90-day probationary period and include pet care discounts as well as a uniform allowance. Part-time is typically 2-3 weekday days in conjunction with alternating Saturdays. Part-time is considered regularly scheduled for 63 hours or less in a bi-weekly payroll period.
Workday hours are from 7:45 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 7:45 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. Saturdays.
If you are applying for a Kennel Technician position, this role has a minimum of 1 weekend come back shift in conjunction with the above. A come back shift cares for all boarders when the hospital is closed, including holidays. Come back shifts are Saturday evenings, Sunday mornings, and Sunday evenings.
Application Preferences to Expedite the Interview Process
Please upload a cover letter along with your resume when you apply. Use this word in your cover letter “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” to stand out. Please also attach CV documents if applicable. If you have animal handling experience, but it is not reflected in your resume, please explain in the cover letter.
