Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Position Title: Veterinary Technician Job Type: Non-Exempt Schedule: Varies based on hospital; Day shifts needed. Hourly Rate: Base salary range $24–$42 per hour. We offer an Open Hospital policy that allows clients to stay with their pets throughout their visit, providing a unique learning experience for technician skills and client interaction and education. Our hospital is very fast paced, handling scheduled wellness and general practice visits, elective soft tissue surgeries, dental procedures, and outpatient care. Outpatient Team Members are responsible for all outpatient care and procedures, managing scheduled technician, wellness and urgent care appointments, and any associated care. This position requires technician experience. This role is ideal for someone who seeks experience in all aspects of veterinary medicine, multitasking, critical thinking, detail orientation, decision making, crisis response, high standards of patient care, and clear communication with veterinarians, staff, and clients. Required to work at least one weekend shift per week (Saturday or Sunday) and two holiday shifts each year. Veterinary Nursing Responsibilities Able to help direct the workflow and accurately and efficiently provide advice to owners and relay messages to doctors and clients. Able to perform veterinary technical skills efficiently, accurately, and with little supervision. Assess patient care status, review patient plan, perform treatments according to the veterinarian’s orders, and document as necessary. Interact with clients and patients, take an efficient and accurate history, and obtain patient vitals, explain treatments, procedures, medications, and disease processes. Give IM, IV, and SQ injections; obtain blood samples from multiple sites. Place IV catheter. Understand vital parameters (HR, RR, MM/CRT), accurately obtain them, and know what abnormalities need to be reported to the doctor. Understand common disease processes and use appropriate medical terminology. Familiarity with common medications and their applications, standard doses, and contraindications; accurately calculate dosages and administer medications. Monitor, assess, and treat critical care patients, updating doctor and client on patient status and be able to place IV catheters. Perform radiographs and evaluate for proper positioning and exposure; adhere to all safety standards. Monitor sedated or anesthetized patient. Know how to use common diagnostic equipment and perform in‑house lab tests including blood smears, PCV/TP, BG, skin/ear cytology, and ELISA snap tests. Maintain cleanliness and organization through the department, including rooms, treatment area, cages, and runs. Learning & Leadership Assist in training of new technicians as needed. Provide staff leadership for tasks in a professional and personable way. Promote a positive attitude and demonstrate commitment to the mission/vision. Willingness to train and share your skills and knowledge. Thirst for knowledge obtained formally and informally. Strong work ethic, flexibility, and high integrity. Initiative: assess and initiate action to resolve or improve a situation independently. Make suggestions for how to improve practice protocols. Essential Qualifications A Registered Veterinary Technician or field‑trained assistant with 1–2 years or more of experience; RVT license required with extensive prior experience. Offer genuine client service and maintain a professional, courteous, and helpful attitude. Strong dedication and commitment to quality care. Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and attention to detail. Must be able to make independent thoughtful decisions and solve complex problems. Maintain excellent teamwork and communication skills under stressful situations toward a common goal of helping patients and clients. Perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment. Willingness and ability to proactively jump in wherever help is needed and drive to explore innovative ideas to improve things for the team, clients, and patients. High school diploma or equivalent and 18 years of age or older. Must be able to lift or move 40 lbs independently. Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and use hands and arms regularly; sit and stand for extended periods. Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed. Open to working at Los Gatos Animal Hospital when needed. Background check when hired. Benefits Health benefits, dental, vision & more. Paid sick, vacation & holiday time. 401k benefits. Discounted veterinary services. Employee Assistance Program. Continuing education for professional development. Base Wage: $24–$42 per hour based on experience. Shifts: Day Position Location: Los Altos home base; travel to Los Gatos Hospital when needed. Wages & Differentials: Base wages determined by skills; additional pay can be added for specific skills, projects, or shifts. 40‑Hour Work Week: $2.25/hr; Weekend: $3/hr; RVT License: $6/hr. It is the policy of Adobe Animal Hospitals to afford equal opportunities for all qualified persons, regardless of their actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity and expression, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, and any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Abqpetcarehospital