Veterinary Technician - Equine

NVA Equine; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NVA Equine is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support ambulatory equine veterinarians. The role involves assisting in patient care, managing diagnostic equipment, and requires experience with horses. Ideal candidates are empathetic, team-oriented, and have a passion for animal care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience handling horses required.
• Ability to work under pressure in a team.
• Dependable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in delivering patient care.
• Set up and maintain diagnostic equipment.
• Drive practice vehicles and manage inventory.

Skills

Handling horses

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Bayhill Equine is a fully ambulatory practice specializing in sports medicine, serving the San Francisco Peninsula. Join our dedicated team as an empathetic and team-oriented veterinary technician or assistant. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for animal care and has a deep love for horses. We'd love to welcome you into our team if you're committed to providing outstanding support for our equine patients and their owners!

The individual in this position will support our ambulatory equine veterinarians. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Assist veterinarians in delivering patient care.
2. Knowledge of commonly used medications and techniques in the industry.
3. Independently setting up and maintaining specialized diagnostic equipment such as endoscopes, ultrasounds, and digital X-ray machines.
4. Driving practice vehicles.
5. Replenishing and maintaining inventory in practice vehicles.
6. Assisting veterinarians with recording and entering invoices and medical records.

Job Qualifications

1. Experience handling horses, including trotting, lunging, and safely managing horses under sedation or in an agitated state, is required.
2. Flexible working hours, including evening and weekend on-call emergency rotations.
3. Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under pressure in a team environment.
4. Dependable transportation and a valid California driver’s license.
5. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
6. Basic computer skills with the capability to learn new software programs.
7. Must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with clinicians, coworkers, students, and clients.
8. Prior experience in veterinary medicine is desirable but not required.

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $21.00 to $26.00, depending on experience.

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

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals, equine hospitals, and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401 (k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. During the process, the team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location. For positions based in Colorado, NVA offers eligible employees paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Veterinary Services