Certified Veterinary Technician – Join a Mission-Driven Team Saving Lives!

 Freeport, FL | Full-Time

Are you a credentialed veterinary technician who wants to use your skills to make a real difference—not just for pets, but for animals of all kinds?

Alaqua Animal Refuge is more than a shelter. We are a nonprofit sanctuary and rescue facility on 100 breathtaking acres in Northwest Florida, dedicated to saving animals, healing them, and helping them find forever homes. We’re looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our compassionate, close-knit medical team.

This is your chance to work somewhere your work matters—where you're part of a mission that changes lives daily.

What You'll Do

• Assist with surgical prep, monitoring, and recovery for spay/neuter and specialty procedures
• Perform diagnostics (lab work, radiographs, fecals, etc.) and help develop treatment plans
• Support intake exams, daily treatments, and emergency response cases
• Provide nursing care for patients hospitalized in our intensive care unit
• Perform physical therapies for patients recovering from orthopedic injuries/procedures (such as laser therapy, TENS therapy, and hydrotherapy)
• Care for a variety of animals—from dogs and cats to livestock, small mammals, and exotics
• Collaborate with veterinarians, fosters, and rescue teams to ensure exceptional care

What We’re Looking For

• Certified/Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT, or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years experience in clinical or shelter medicine preferred
• Calm under pressure, organized, and passionate about rescue work
• Flexible and willing to jump in wherever needed—every day is different here!
• Bonus: Large animal or equine experience, though not required

Why Join Us?

- Make a difference in the lives of abused, neglected, and homeless animals

• Work at a beautiful, one-of-a-kind facility designed for healing and hope
• Be part of a team that feels more like a family than a workplace
• Enjoy variety—no two days are the same when you work with dogs, cats, horses, pigs, goats, and more
• Competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and the chance to grow with us