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Veterinary Assistant -Ophthalmology

Thrive Pet Healthcare
San Marcos, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
Description

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Eye Care for Animals

San Marcos, California

Eye Care for Animals San Marcos, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is excited to welcome either a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to our team. We are open to candidates from both backgrounds who are eager to grow in a specialty setting.

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Eye Care for Animals, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who We Are

At Eye Care for Animals, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

Why work at Eye Care for Animals San Marcos?

We invest heavily in our teams' growth and development. We strive to provide an emotionally intelligent work environment and to maintain a positive work/life balance.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Eye Care for Animals is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

Experience & Skills Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Technician (direct patient care)
  • Advanced technical skill
  • Has strong anesthesia skills (Able to obtain Blood pressure, ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care)
  • Possesses a positive work attitude
  • Self-motivated
  • Excellent leadership, communication and organization skills

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs.

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – Our Care In Action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

  • Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, 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, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
  • Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
  • Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
  • 401k 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

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $22 - $34 / hour, and the actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

Apply today! We look forward to meeting you!

Salary : $22 - $34

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