Veterinary Technician — Lead Care & Clinical Growth

San Clemente Veterinary Hospital; San Clemente (CA); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee pet discounts

Six paid holidays

Uniform allowance

Résumé du poste

San Clemente Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant for a full-time role. The position offers 40 hours per week with 10-hour day shifts and one Saturday shift.

Salary ranges from $24 to $26 per hour, based on skill level. Benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition support, paid leave, and employee pet discounts, with opportunities for leadership and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of veterinary clinical experience is required.
• Strong technical skills in surgery, dentistry, radiology, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement.
• Knowledge of vaccines, preventive care, and low-stress handling.
• Ability to build rapport with clients, teammates, and leadership.
• Patience, kindness, and compassion in challenging situations.
• Professionalism and composure under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Team leadership skills and confidence to own tasks and deliver positive outcomes.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and career growth.
• Availability for one Saturday shift.
• Licensure as a veterinary technician welcomed but not required.

Responsabilités

• Administer vaccines and support preventive care
• Dispense and administer medications using accurate pharmacology calculations
• Obtain complete patient histories and maintain treatment records
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor them through anesthesia and recovery
• Assist with dentistry procedures
• Take diagnostic radiographs
• Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters
• Use low-stress handling practices with every patient
• Educate clients and explain recommendations in a clear, professional way

Connaissances

Clinical experience

Surgery skills

Dentistry skills

Radiology skills

Venipuncture & IV

Vaccines & preventive care

Low-stress handling

Client communication

Team leadership

Patience & empathy

Professionalism under pressure

Lifelong learning

Saturday availability

Licensure welcomed

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

San Clemente Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant for a full-time role. The position offers 40 hours per week with 10-hour day shifts and one Saturday shift.

Salary ranges from $24 to $26 per hour, based on skill level. Benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition support, paid leave, and employee pet discounts, with opportunities for leadership and ongoing education.