Veterinary Technician: Hands-On Animal Health & Surgery

Thrive Pet Healthcare; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Care & Comfort Veterinary Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant.

You will support doctors with exams, vaccines, labs, anesthesia monitoring, and patient care while maintaining accurate records and client communication. The role involves surgical preparation, nursing care for in-hospital patients, and collaboration with the veterinary team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in veterinary technology or equivalent training.
• Currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a veterinary technician.
• Experience with in-hospital exams, vaccines, and patient monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in medicine and surgery tasks.
• Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens.
• Take patient histories, vital signs, and assist with exams and education.
• Provide nursing care and manage boarding animals.
• Record treatment and maintain medical records.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Animal handling

Education

Associate’s degree in applied science, veterinary technology

State license as veterinary technician

Job description

Care & Comfort Veterinary Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant.

You will support doctors with exams, vaccines, labs, anesthesia monitoring, and patient care while maintaining accurate records and client communication. The role involves surgical preparation, nursing care for in-hospital patients, and collaboration with the veterinary team.