Licensed Veterinary Technician / Experienced Technician

Mountain Aire Veterinary Hospital has proudly served the Greater Frazier Mountain community for more than 35 years, and we're looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. We're a privately owned small animal practice with a genuine family culture, where self-motivation, continuing education, and mentorship are supported at every level. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to grow your career, we want to hear from you!

We welcome applicants who are currently licensed, as well as experienced technicians preparing to sit for the RVT exam.

$25–$35/hour DOE • 4 days on, 3 days off (4/10 schedule) alternating • One Saturday shift per month

Responsibilities

Patient Care

●   Assist veterinarians during appointments, surgery, diagnostics, treatments, and emergency procedures.

●   Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, radiographs, laboratory diagnostics, medication administration, and patient treatments.

●   Monitor hospitalized patients throughout treatment and recovery.

●   Maintain accurate electronic medical records and treatment documentation.

Surgery & Dentistry

●   Prepare patients for surgery using proper sterile technique and monitor anesthesia throughout procedures.

●   Provide post-operative nursing care.

●   Perform dental prophylaxis, polishing, charting, and dental radiographs.

●   Ensure anesthesia machines, surgical equipment, and treatment areas are properly maintained.

Leadership & Team Support

●   Lead and support the veterinary technician and assistant team during daily hospital operations.

●   Mentor veterinary assistants and support staff on protocols, patient handling, procedures, and workflow efficiency.

●   Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and excellent patient care by leading through example.

Hospital Operations & Client Communication

●   Monitor inventory levels, treatment supplies, and surgical materials; support quality control and OSHA/DEA compliance.

●   Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of instruments, equipment, kennels, and exam rooms.

●   Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

What Success Looks Like

●   Every patient receives safe, attentive care from admission through discharge.

●   Veterinary assistants and support staff feel mentored, supported, and confident in their roles.

●   Clients leave every visit with clear answers and confidence in their pet's care.

Qualifications

Required

●   Experienced Technician — 2 years of veterinary technician experience in a fast-paced hospital.

●   Strong anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting experience.

●   Experience with radiology, laboratory diagnostics and hospitalized patient care.

●   Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills; dependable and detail-oriented.

Preferred

●   Current California RVT license in good standing, or currently eligible and preparing to sit for the exam.

●   Leadership or supervisory experience.

●   Experience mentoring veterinary assistants or support staff.

●   Small and large animal experience is a plus but not required.

Competency’s

Mountain Aire is a long-standing, community-focused practice. We are looking for teammates who bring:

●   Teamwork — works collaboratively and supports fellow teammates.

●   Genuine care — treats patients, clients, and coworkers with real compassion.

●   Dependability — shows up ready and follows through on commitments.

●   Growth mindset — pursues ongoing learning and quality improvement.

Benefits

●   Sick paid time off

●   Vacation paid time off

●   Six paid holidays

●   Simple IRA Retirement plan

●   Continuing education support

●   Possible reimbursement for RVT license renewal fees

●   Pet Care Benefits/ Pet Insurance

About Us

Our goal is simple: to be our community's go-to source for exceptional pet care and outstanding client experience, powered by a supportive team where every person can grow. Mountain Aire Veterinary Hospital has proudly served the Greater Frazier Mountain community and surrounding areas since the late 80's! As a member of this team, you'll join a fun, friendly practice with supportive leadership focused on the lifelong care of the individual pet — and a community that offers hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, and mountain scenery year-round right outside your door.

How to Apply

• Ready to join a care team where your experience is valued and your work makes a difference every day? Submit your resume through this ad today. If you're selected to move forward in the interview process, we'll reach out using the email address and or phone number on your application — please check your junk mail folder and voicemail so you don't miss us!