Veterinary Technician — Open Hospital Care & Client Education

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick, vacation & holiday time

Discounted Veterinary services

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education for professional

40-Hour Work Week - $2.25/hour

Job summary

Adobe Animal Hospital in Los Gatos is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced, open-hospital team. You will support outpatient care, manage appointments, assist veterinarians, and perform essential nursing duties with strong communication and client service skills.

Base wage is $24–$36 per hour depending on experience, with weekend and holiday shifts required. Los Gatos home base; occasional travel to Los Altos Hospital; benefits include paid time off, discounted services, and CE

Qualifications

• Offer genuine client service and maintain a professional, courteous attitude.
• Strong dedication and commitment to quality care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with incredible attention to detail.
• Ability to make independent thoughtful decisions and solve complex problems.
• Ability to work as part of a team under stressful situations toward patient care goals.
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment and proactively help where needed.
• Willingness to train and share skills; maintain a strong work ethic and integrity.
• Must be able to lift or move 40 lbs and be available for weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Direct workflow and provide advice to owners in person or over the phone.
• Perform veterinary technician skills efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Assess patient status, review plans, and document treatments per doctor orders.
• Interact with clients and patients, obtain histories, vital signs, and explain treatments.
• Give IM, IV, and SQ injections; obtain blood samples as needed.
• Monitor radiographs, sedated or anesthetized patients, and ensure safety standards.
• Use diagnostic equipment and perform in-house tests like blood smears and cytology.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas; assist in training new technicians.
• Provide staff leadership for tasks and promote a positive, mission-focused environment.
• Be willing to train and share knowledge; adapt to open hospital policy and varied shifts.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent decision making

Teamwork under pressure

Multitasking

Initiative

Willingness to learn

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Adobe Animal Hospital in Los Gatos is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced, open-hospital team. You will support outpatient care, manage appointments, assist veterinarians, and perform essential nursing duties with strong communication and client service skills.

Base wage is $24–$36 per hour depending on experience, with weekend and holiday shifts required. Los Gatos home base; occasional travel to Los Altos Hospital; benefits include paid time off, discounted services, and CE