Registered Veterinary Technician-Ophthalmology

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Pet perks

401k with employer contribution

Job summary

Eye Care for Animals, part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, seeks a Full Time Registered Veterinary Technician in Santa Rosa, CA. You will support veterinarians, assist with surgeries, and help manage outpatient care and lab tests to ensure top-notch patient outcomes.

You will maintain medical records, communicate with clients about pet health and Thrive Membership options, and help sustain a clean, organized clinical space.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required.
• Registered Veterinary Technician preferred.
• Proficient in IV catheter placement, blood work, and IV/IM/SQ injections.
• Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and related equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures per state act.
• Maintain medical records and consent forms.
• Communicate with clients about pet health and Thrive Memberships.
• Ensure clean, sterile treatment areas and proper restraint.
• Mentor and support fellow team members.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Vet tech preferred

IV catheter placement

Blood work

Anesthesia monitoring

Team player

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician

Job description

Description

Registered Veterinary Technician

Santa Rosa, CA

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Eye Care for Animals, a Thrive Pet Healthcarepartner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of400clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who weare

At Eye Care for Animals, y’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity andsupportof a united network.

Eye Care for Animals is dedicated to providing the finest in veterinary ophthalmology services. Our staff of board certified ophthalmologists and clinical specialists provide the highest level of care, education, and understanding to our clients, their pets, and our referring veterinarians.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Eye Care for Animalsis looking for a Full Time Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance onThrive Membershipoptions, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required
• Registered Veterinary Technician preferred
• Proficient in IV catheters placement, blood work, and IV, IM and SQ injections
• Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment
• Team player
• Eager to learn and is self-motivated
• Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task with a smile

You’ll GrowWithUs

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses -ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactiveworkshops to develop valuable leadershipskills
• A program todesigned to teach youthe fundamentals of running apethospital
• Scholarshipopportunities andtuition reimbursement

And, with so many locationsnationwide,you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paidtime off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, andtime offfor new petadoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plushealth savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcarelocations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapysessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period

• Continuing education and development support throughour libraryof free CE courses and paid time off tocomplete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at$28 - $34 /hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
5 Day Work Week (8 hour shifts)

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity ofall ofour team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.