Veterinary Technician

NVA General Practice; Alamo (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 39,261; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) program

Generous employee pet discount

Job summary

NVA General Practice located in Alamo, California, is seeking a full-time RVT or experienced veterinary assistant to join their dedicated team. This position offers a supportive work environment with a focus on quality care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets.

Qualified candidates will have at least 5 years of veterinary experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle both busy and calm situations effectively. The position offers a competitive salary, medical benefits, and a generous employee pet discount.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to handle stressed pets and clients with compassion.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in providing high quality care.
• Perform dentistries and manage dental x-rays.
• Maintain a positive and professional environment.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Strong computer skills

Multi-tasking

Experience in veterinary procedures

Job description

We have 3 wonderful veterinarians whom we support with a fantastic team. We are proud to offer high quality general medicine in a clean, easily accessible facility with modern equipment. We enjoy a friendly clientele and our awesome patients are primarily dogs, cats and the occasional exotic pet. Our team has very little turnover and makes the effort to enjoy genuine camaraderie and have fun on the job!

Now, for the Details

We're looking for an RVT or experienced unregistered veterinary assistant. This position is open immediately. Interested candidates must be available to work full-time Monday thru Saturday (5 days/week).

To Be Considered You Should Possess The Following Attributes

• Professional
• Mature
• Positive attitude
• Team-oriented
• Hard working
• Good Listener
• Friendly
• Reliable
• Honest
• Confident

Required Skills Include But Are Not Exclusive To

• Ability to show compassion and kindness to all you meet at all times
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven ability to work with the public in an often-stressful environment
• Strong computer and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to effectively handle both busy, stressful situations and slow, tedious situations and be able to stay productive in both
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Experienced technical skills required. This includes dentistries with dental xrays.

Applicants with a minimum of 5 years veterinary experience will be considered first. Ability to work opening/closing shifts and flexibility with your schedule are both required. We are open 8:00 am to 6:00 pm M‑F and 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays. We are closed on Sunday.

• The base salary for this position is $26‑28.50/hour. Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job‑related skills, experience and relevant education or training.
• Medical, dental and vision as well as a 401(k) program are just some of the benefits that we can offer to eligible employees.
• We also offer a very generous employee pet discount.

Thank you for considering our team for the job we think you will love!