Veterinary Technician-Ophthalmology

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Pet perks

401(k) with employer contribution

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Eye Care for Animals in Tustin, CA is seeking a Full Time Veterinary Technician to join our clinic. As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end‑to‑end care for our precious patients.

Here, you can grow your career through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs, including ThriveU courses, live virtual workshops, and a program to become a Vet Tech through distance learning.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required.
• Registered Veterinary Technician preferred.
• Proficient in IV catheter placement, blood work, and IV/IM/SQ injections.
• Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment.
• Team-focused and self-motivated.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures and maintain patient flow.
• Communicate health concerns and Thrive Membership options to clients.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records and practice systems.
• Obtain health history from clients and manage medical charts.
• Follow safety protocols; keep areas clean and organized.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Registered Veterinary Technician

IV catheter placement

blood work

IV/IM/SQ injections

anesthesia monitoring

team player

multitask

excellent communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Tustin, CA

Eye Care for Animals, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking a Full Time Veterinary Technician to join our clinic. As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end‑to‑end care for our precious patients.

Role Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required
• Registered Veterinary Technician preferred
• Proficient in IV catheter placement, blood work, and IV, IM, and SQ injections
• Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment
• Team player
• Eager to learn and self‑motivated
• Enjoys a challenging and fast‑paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi‑task with a smile

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs:

• Our library of continuing education courses – ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop leadership skills
• A program designed to teach fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn AVMA‑CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through a fully accredited distance learning program
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

Benefits - our care in action

• Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services at all Thrive locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401(k) with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

Compensation

Hourly pay rate starting at $22 - $34 per hour, negotiated based on credentials and experience.

5 Day Work Week (8 hour shifts)

We celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all team members. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all feel empowered.