Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Santa Clara Animal Hospital

Job Description

About Us:

At Santa Clara Animal Hospital we provide care to dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, pocket pets, exotic pets, and more...you name it we care for them! We have a great team that thoroughly loves what we do and enjoys having fun while working. We are a fast paced five-doctor practice that will fully utilize your skills and knowledge. We offer competitive wages, vision/dental/medical insurance with small co-pay, 401k, paid vacation, personal pet care benefits, and more!

 

About You:

COMPETITIVE SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR CVT’S!

· Certified Veterinary Technician or experienced surgical veterinary technician with minimum of one year clinical experience and able to perform all associated duties (Dentistry experience is a plus!)

· Committed to maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture

· Dedicated to supporting your team and are willing to assist in all areas of the hospital to enable us to provide the best care possible for each and every patient

· Trainable and willing to train others with kindness, patience and understanding

· Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs

· Ability to work on your feet for long periods of time

· Able to follow doctor’s treatment plans and complete tasks without continuous supervision

· Maintain accurate and thorough medical records

· Communicate effectively with staff and clients in order to facilitate patient care

· Maintain up to date knowledge of the veterinary field, medications, and current recommendations so you can help provide client education and assist with client questions

· Take initiative to help support others on the team

· Contribute to continued hospital growth - Bring new ideas and solutions for your team

· Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings and events

· Must be punctual and reliable for your shifts

 

Additional Technical Skills Required:

You have a strong foundational understanding in veterinary medicine and can perform the basic responsibilities of a veterinary technician including (but not limited to):

· Clear client communications

· Safe animal handling and restraint

· Organized and thorough with patient care instructions

· Maintaining accurate medical records

· Venipuncture & placing IV catheters

· Surgery assistance, patient preparation, and patient recovery

· Monitoring and administering anesthesia

· Dentistry (scaling, polishing, x-rays)

· Drug calculations

· Balancing drug logs

· Maintaining surgical equipment

· Radiographs

· Processing laboratory samples

· Administering injections (SC/IM/IV)

· Placement of microchips

· Filling prescriptions

· Administration of medications

· Taking vitals

· Gathering medical history

 

Anticipated Schedule:

· Full time & Part time opportunities available

· Full time would include four 10-hour shifts with an hour lunch break

 

Benefits:

· Sign on bonus DOE for CVT’s

· CE allowance for licensed team members

· Quarterly bonus opportunities

· Paid time off

· Paid holidays (if it falls on a normal schedule day)

· Employee pet discount

· 401k & 401k match

· Medical/Dental/Vision

· Disability insurance & life insurance

· Full-time Salary: $20-24/hr DOE

 

For more information about our hospital & team, please visit https://www.santaclaraanimalhospital.com/


National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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.