What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Stenner Creek Animal Hospital?
Now is an exciting time to join our incredible team as we continue to provide high quality veterinary care in our beautiful city of San Luis Obispo, California. We are a progressive, AAHA accredited, one doctor, small animal veterinary hospital focused on providing personal, one-on-one service for our clients. Our technicians do everything they are trained to do and are responsible for anesthesia, treatments, client education, etc. We are a fun, supportive group that works together as a team.
In addition to routine surgeries, we also do some orthopedics (patellae, extra-capsular cruciate), and more complex surgeries such as splenectomies, gastrotomies, intestinal anastomosis, extensive tumor removals and skin reconstructive surgery. We do lots of dental work including the occasional root canal, and we have digital dental radiography. Our other diagnostic capabilities include digital radiography, ultrasound, and Idexx laboratory equipment.
Position Responsibilities:
Our Veterinary Technician/Assistant is responsible for ensuring support to our Veterinarian, including support for appointments, procedures, and surgeries.
1. Assist and support Veterinarian: field basic client questions and discuss general health recommendations with clients, including at home care details, provide support through patient appointments, surgery preparation and surgical assistance when necessary.
2. Diagnostics: Perform blood draws, Urinalysis, blood profiles, radiographs, dental radiographs, ear smear/cytology
3. Provide treatments: Vaccinations, injections, IV catheters, dental cleaning, monitoring anesthesia
Qualifications:
1. Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT) preferred but not required.
2. 1-2 years of technician experience at an animal clinic required
3. Ability to read, understand follow department procedures and policies
4. Experience handling dogs and cats during medical exams and procedures
5. Experience communicating individually and in a team environment
6. Experience working with computer applications
7. Ability to lift 40-50 pounds daily
We offer a competitive salary based on experience and qualified, licensed technicians are eligible for signing bonus! We offer benefits to our full-time team members: paid vacation, sick pay and health insurance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour for a licensed Registered Veterinary Technician
$20.00 - $22.00 per hour for an unlicensed Veterinary Technician
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Luis Obispo, CA 93405: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22