Veterinary Assistant

Adobe-Animal-Hospital---Los-Gatos; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-Hour Work Week differential $2.25/h

Paid time off

Discounted veterinary services

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our Los Gatos-based team. The role involves outpatient care, assisting veterinarians, and supporting clients and pets across multiple hospital locations as needed.

Wage starts at $24–$36 per hour depending on experience, with weekend shifts required and occasional holidays. The position offers professional development, travel to Los Altos Hospital when needed, and a strong team environment under Adobe Animal Hospitals

Qualifications

• Must have excellent client service and maintain a professional attitude.
• Strong dedication and commitment to quality care.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to make independent decisions and solve complex problems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with teamwork.
• Willingness to train and share skills; drive to improve protocols.

Responsibilities

• Direct workflow and provide advice to owners in person or by phone, relay messages to doctors and clients for scheduled appointments and care.
• Perform veterinary technical skills efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Assess patient care status, review plans and document treatments per orders.
• Interact with clients and patients, obtain histories, vital signs, and explain treatments and medications.
• Administer IM, IV, SQ injections and collect blood samples from multiple sites.
• Monitor vital parameters and report abnormalities to the doctor.
• Perform radiographs and in-house labs and maintain safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across the department; assist training of new technicians.
• Provide staff leadership for tasks professionally and positively.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Teamwork

Multitasking

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

18 years of age or older

Job description

Hourly Rate: Varies based on hospital and experience

Are you looking for an environment to expand your veterinary nursing skills while working with a supportive team of RVT’s, Veterinary Assistants and Doctors? Adobe is unlike any other hospital for many reasons, and one of them is our Open Hospital policy. Our Open Hospital allows our clients to stay with their pet throughout their visit. This policy also creates a unique learning experience that will not only allow you to gain knowledge and experience with your technician skills but also in client interaction and education.

Our hospital is very fast paced! We see a mix of scheduled appointments like wellness and general practice visits as well as elective soft tissue surgeries and the patients that need dental procedures. Outpatient Team Members are responsible for all outpatient care and procedures. You will manage all scheduled technician, wellness and urgent care appointments and any care associated with them . This position requires technician experience .

This position is perfect for someone who is looking to gain experience in all aspects of veterinary medicine. This often requires multi-tasking and a n excellent critical thinking ability. The technician must be a detail-oriented person who can make good decisions, respond quickly and calmly to crises and always maintain high standards of patient care. Technicians need to communicate clearly with the veterinarians and other practice personnel as well as with clients to ensure that patients receive the care that they need. Technicians should enjoy working with people and animals.

This position requires at least working one weekend shift (Saturday or Sun days) per week and working two holiday shifts every year.

Veterinary Nursing Responsibilities

Able to help direct the workflow and accurately and efficiently provide advice to owners in person or over the phone, relay phone messages to doctors and clients of scheduled appointments, technician appointments, urgent care appointments, and any patient care needed for patients

Able to perform veterinary techni cal skills efficiently, accurately, and with little supervision

Assess patient care status, review patient plan, perform treatments according to the veterinar i an’s orders and document as necessary

Interact with clients and patients, take an efficient and accurate history, and obtain patient vitals, explain treatments, procedures, medications, and disease processes

Give IM, IV, and SQ injections, ability to obtain blood samples from multiple sites

Understanding of vital parameters ( HR, RR, MM/CRT), ability to accurately obtain them, and knowledge of what abnormalities need to be reported to the doctor

Understand common disease processes and ability to use appropriate medical terminology

Familiarity with common medications and their applications, standard doses, and contraindications , accurately calculate dosages, administer medications

Monitor, assess, and treat critical care patients as well as updating doctor and client on patient status and be able to place IV catheters

Perform radiographs and evaluate for proper positioning and exposure. Adhere to all safety standards

Monitor sedated or anesthetized patient

Know how to use common diag no stic equipment and perform in house lab tests including blood smears, PCV/TP, BG , skin/ear cytology including ELISA snap te sts

Maintain cleanliness and organization through the department including rooms, treatment area, cages and runs

Assist in training of new technicians as needed

Provide staff leadership for tasks in a professional and personable way.

Promote a positive attitude and demonstrate a commitment to the mission /visi on

Willingness to train and share your skills and knowledge

A thirst for knowledge obtained formally and informally

Strong work ethic , flexible and demonstrates high integrity

Initiative: Must have the ability to assess and initiate action to resolve or improve a situation independently.

Make suggestions for how to improve practice protocols

Essential Qualifications

Offer genuine client service and maintain a professional, courteous, and helpful attitude

Strong dedication and commitment to quality care

Demonstrate excellent communication skills (written and oral) and incredible attention to detail

Must be able to make independent thoughtful decisions and solve complex problems

Ability to maintain excellent teamwork and communication skills under stressful situations w orking toward a common goal of helping patients and clients

Perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

A willingness and ability to proactively jump in wherever help is needed and a drive to explore innovative ideas to improve things for the team, clients, and patients

High school diploma or equivalent and 18 years of age or older

Must be able to lift or move 40lbs independently

Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and feel using hands and arms on a regular and consistent basis, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time.

Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed

Open to working at Los Altos An im al Hospital when needed

Background check when hired

Base Wage: $24- $36 dependent on experience

Shifts: Day

Position Location: Los Gatos home base; travel to Los Altos Hospital when needed

Wages & Differentials

Base wages are determined by what skills you know on the Adobe competency skills list.

During the interview process we will ask you to review our competency list and complete a self-evaluation so we may assess your current Veterinary Technician skill level.

Differentials - additional pay that can be added onto your base wage for specific skills, projects, or shifts.

• 40-Hour Work Week- $2.25/hour
• Paid sick, vacation & holiday time
• Discounted Veterinary services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education for professional development

It is the policy of Adobe Animal Hospitals to afford equal opportunities for all qualified persons, regardless of their actual or perceived: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), age (40 and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, and any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law (sometimes referred to, collectively, as “protected characteristics”).

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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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.

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