Position Title: Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Job Type: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Varies based on hospital

Employment: Full Time / Part Time

Hourly Rate: 

• The base hourly range for this position is $16 - $23. Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits Offered: 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

The Veterinary Technician/Assistant are the veterinarian’s primary medical support and plays a vital role within the practice. Assistants/Technicians must value the quality of care we provide at Pleasanton Veterinary Hospital and communicate the value to clients. The Assistants/ Technician aids the veterinarian in achieving greater efficiency in overall patient care. Assistants/Technicians will apply their professional technical skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing care and client education

An Technician’s/Assistant's focus is ever-changing according to the priority of the moment. This often requires significant multi-tasking and a creative thinking ability. The Technician’s/Assistant's must be a detail oriented person who can make good decisions, respond quickly and calmly to crises and always maintain high standards of patient care. Technician’s/Assistant's need to communicate clearly with the veterinarians, other practice personnel as well as with clients to ensure that patients receive the care that they need. Technician’s/Assistant's should enjoy working with people and animals.

Preferred Education/Licenses:

·         Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

·         High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Experience:

·         Minimum of two years experience as Veterinary Assistant or similar role

·         RVT’s with any level of experience are Welcome to Apply (CVT, RVT, LVT License required)

Personal Requirement:

·         Minimum of 18 years old to perform duties involving radiography

·         Excellent client communication skills

·         Enjoys working with people and is great team player

·         Eager to learn, enthusiastic, and energetic

·         Love and concern of animals well being

·         Attention to detail

·         Excellent Organizational skills

·         Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 40lbs

·         Performance Expectations:

·         Ability to type and work at a computer

·         Helping maintain the flow of patients

·         Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs

·         Keeps accurate medical records

·         Restrain animals effectively and safely using fear free techniques (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, pocket pets)

·         Prepare supplies needed for patient procedures

·         Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; maintains anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery

·         Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian

·         Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized

·         Educating clients about our Paw Plans and the importance of preventive care

·         Maintains medical equipment, surgical instruments, keeping rooms prepared, stocked and clean at all times

·         Admits and discharges patients per DVM orders/follow up instructions

·         Maintains a positive, cooperative relationships with other employees

·         Employee Benefits at PVH (after probationary period)

·         Benefits package including 401(k) participation, Paid Time Off , Generous Pet Discounts. In addition, medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance is offered to associates based on eligibility.