Veterinary Technician/Assistant — Growth, CE, 4x10s

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

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.