Senior Veterinary Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a highly skilled Senior Veterinary Technician to join our medical team in California. This role requires proficiency in anesthesia, surgical support, and advanced technical procedures, ideal for experienced technicians. Key responsibilities include surgical assistance, dental procedures, and maintaining high standards of patient care. NVA offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with employer match. This is not an entry-level position.

Qualifications

• Must be highly skilled with advanced technical procedures.
• Experience in anesthesia and surgical support required.
• Confident working independently and ensuring patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical support for spay and neuter procedures.
• Perform dental procedures including radiographs.
• Monitor patients and maintain accurate medical records.
• Assist veterinarians in surgeries and medical procedures.

Skills

Anesthesia

Surgical support

Dental procedures

Patient monitoring

Laboratory sample handling

Blood draws

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Veterinary Technician to join our medical team. This role is ideal for an experienced technician who is confident working independently and excels in anesthesia, surgical support, and advanced technical procedures. This is not an entry-level position.

Key Functions

Surgical support for spay and neuter procedures, including advanced cases

Dental procedures, including dental radiographs and cleanings

Proficient blood draws, IV catheter placement, and laboratory sample handling

Patient monitoring and accurate medical record keeping

Assisting veterinarians during surgeries and medical procedures

Maintaining surgical and anesthesia equipment

Ensuring high standards of patient care and safety

ROP $25-$28/HR DOE

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

SANTA BARBARA, California, United States