Hiring Immediately - Veterinary Technician

Job Description Job Description Borchard Veterinary Clinic (Thousand Oaks Animal Care, LLC) 2223 Michael Dr., Newbury Park, CA 91320 About Us Borchard Veterinary Clinic is a small animal practice serving a dedicated and growing client base in Thousand Oaks. We are focused on delivering high-quality, compassionate care while maintaining an efficient, team-oriented workflow. Our goal is to expand our dental and preventive care services while continuing to prioritize patient safety and client trust. We utilize in-house diagnostics and modern tools including IDEXX NEO, VetLab Station, and VetConnect Plus to support efficient clinical care. Why Work With Us Work in a collaborative clinical environment where your skills directly impact patient care and clinic operations. This role is ideal for a technician who thrives in both hands-on clinical work and operational leadership responsibilities . Position Details Employment Type: Full-Time Minimum Commitment: 5 days per week required Preferred: 6 days per week available (optional) Saturdays: Required (consistent scheduling preferred) Schedule: Between 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (split shifts as needed) Pay: $24.00 – $35.00 per hour (DOE) Compensation Breakdown: $24–$28/hr: Entry-level / non-licensed / limited experience $28–$35/hr: Experienced technicians (3+ years preferred) Higher compensation considered for strong surgical, dental, anesthesia, and operational leadership experience Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties Run anesthesia independently and monitor patients throughout procedures Assist veterinarians with surgical procedures Perform and assist with dental cleanings and extractions (case-dependent with DVM approval) Monitor patient recovery and post-operative care Perform digital radiography and assist with diagnostics Provide client education on treatment plans, medications, and preventative care Maintain accurate medical records Dental Focus Perform dental cleanings with efficiency and attention to detail Assist with dental radiographs and extractions as directed Help expand dental case capacity by supporting multiple procedures weekly Operations & Leadership Responsibilities Fully manage inventory levels, ordering, and supply tracking with oversight from clinic management Handle controlled substance logs under the DEA license of the attending DVM Create and manage staff scheduling to support clinic flow and patient demand Support daily workflow coordination and clinic efficiency Serve as a lead technician under the clinic site manager Help guide and support technician assistants as needed Qualifications Minimum 3+ years veterinary technician experience required Strong experience in anesthesia and dental procedures required Must be able to run anesthesia independently Experience with dental cleanings and extractions strongly preferred Inventory and/or scheduling experience strongly preferred Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment Team-oriented, dependable, and detail-focused Performance & Growth Eligible for performance-based pay increases Opportunity to grow into a lead operational technician role Increased responsibility based on demonstrated performance and reliability What We Offer Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment Opportunity to take ownership of both clinical and operational functions Paid Time Off (PTO) Additional benefits available after probationary period