Veterinary Technician - Dental
Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic
Job Description
Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic is a small animal clinic located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains that services dogs, cats and a variety of small mammals. The Veterinary Technician works hand-in-hand with veterinarians to ensure quality patient care, and to aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting veterinarians with veterinary medicine including but not limited to drawing vaccines, administering fluids, performing radiographs, collecting and preparing lab samples
- Assisting Veterinarians with surgery procedures including but not limited to preparing surgery suite with instruments, performing intubation and pre-anesthetic procedures, monitoring patients post operatively and updating patient records
- Supporting referral veterinarians while in house with any procedures as needed
- Performing Dentistry procedures including but not limited to cleaning, scaling and polishing teeth using dental equipment, performing fluoride treatments, monitoring anesthesia and assisting veterinarians with extractions
- Performing necessary treatments for hospitalized patients following all instructions set forth by veterinarians
- Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms, surgery suite, treatment areas and kennels while following any and all applicable OSHA guidelines.
Due to the unpredictability within the veterinary industry, shift times cannot be guaranteed.
Preference will be given to candidates working towards their VTS or those with prior experience or interest in dentistry.
Hourly Rate: $18-$21 depending on education and experience.
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.
NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. 