Veterinary Technician

United Veterinary Care; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CE support

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

Four Paws Veterinary Center in California seeks a veterinary assistant or technician (licensed or unlicensed) to join a collaborative team that values high‑quality medicine and continual learning. You will provide nursing care, support veterinarians during wellness, illness, injury, and surgical visits, and educate clients.

You must be able to lift/restrain pets up to 40 lbs, multitask in a fast‑paced clinic, and work four 10‑hour shifts per week for full‑time employment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant, unlicensed technician, or licensed technician.
• Strong technical and medical knowledge.
• Ability to lift/restrain pets up to 40 lbs and work on your feet most of the day.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care using venipuncture, catheter placement, diagnostics, radiography, dental radiology, and dental cleanings.
• Support veterinarians during wellness, illness, injury, and surgical visits
• Advocate for patients and educate clients
• Assist with anesthesia, procedures, and surgeries (including monitoring and recovery)
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Support and mentor teammates as needed
• Availability to work four 10 hour shifts per week for full time employment

Skills

Compassionate care

Medical knowledge

Multitasking

Excellent communication

Team oriented

Physical stamina

Tools

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiography

Dental radiology

Dental cleanings

Job description

Veterinary Assistant / Technician (Licensed or Unlicensed). Are you an experienced veterinary assistant or technician who wants to actually use your skills? At Four Paws Veterinary Center, our support staff are empowered, respected, and truly leveraged to provide exceptional patient care and client service.

We’re seeking a skilled, compassionate team member who thrives in a collaborative environment, values high-quality medicine, and enjoys continued learning and growth.

What You’ll Do

• Provide compassionate nursing care using a variety of technical skills (venipuncture, catheter placement, diagnostics, radiography, dental radiology, dental cleanings)
• Support veterinarians during wellness, illness, injury, and surgical visits
• Advocate for patients and educate clients
• Assist with anesthesia, procedures, and surgeries (including monitoring and recovery)
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Support and mentor teammates as needed
• Availability to work four 10 hour shifts per week for full time employment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a veterinary assistant, unlicensed technician, or licensed technician
• Strong technical and medical knowledge
• Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to lift/restrain pets up to 40 lbs and work on your feet most of the day

Compensation & Benefits

• $19-21/hour (DOE)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• CE and professional development support
• Employee pet care discounts
• Supportive, team-focused work environment

If you’re looking for a clinic that values your skills and invests in your growth, we’d love to meet you.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.