Veterinary Technician

Animal-Care-Hospital-of-Walnut-Creek-; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and 401(k)

Job summary

Animal Care Hospital of Walnut Creek is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to patients and excellent service to clients. The role involves supporting veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, while maintaining meticulous medical records and clear client communication.

Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification.
• Experience in animal care and client communication.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures and safety guidelines (DEA/OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate care instructions and status updates to clients.
• Perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medications.

Skills

Client communication

Animal care

Veterinary procedures

Radiographs

Injections/IV placement

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Tools

X-ray equipment

In-house lab equipment

Medical records systems

Job description

Salary: $25.00-$35.00 dependent on skills and experience

Schedule: 4 days per week 10 hour shifts, on weekend day is required

Animal Care Hospital of Walnut Creek is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technicianto provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Licensed Vet Tech with Animal Care Hospital of Walnut Creek

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees

KeyResponsibilities:

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Animal Care Hospital of Walnut Creek

Our skilled veterinarians can learn a lot about your dog or cat’s health through a regular hands-on exam. There are many times, though, when they need to look deeper. In those situations, they rely on our state-of-the-art in-house diagnostic equipment. From digital x-ray and in-house laboratory services to abdominal ultrasound and echocardiogram, we have everything we need to perform comprehensive in-house diagnostics.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.