Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery Center

Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery Center

Are you an experienced, licensed veterinary technician looking for a role that will expand your technical skills and challenge you daily? If yes, wed love to meet you. As a registered technician, youll be a part of the veterinary surgery team. Youll be trusted to provide exceptional veterinary care under the direction of veterinarians. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with a close team, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and provides compassionate care to animals.

Working at the Phil Scholz Veterinary Surgery Center is more than surgery; its saving and impacting the lives of both homeless and owned dogs and cats in the TriValley.

This is a great opportunity to expand your skills in veterinary medicine, patient care, medical assessments, and anesthetic monitoring, while personally contributing to positive lifesaving outcomes for the animals you support.

Who we are:

Envisioning a world where every animal is loved and every person knows the love of an animal, Valley Humane Society (VHS) creates a brighter future for cats and dogs by encouraging and strengthening the bond between people and pets. VHS rescues and rehabilitates companion animals, champions responsible caretaking, shares pets soothing affections with people in need of comfort, and supports and preserves existing pet-guardian relationships. Whether youd like to adopt an animal, share your passion for pets, or meet like-minded people, VHS is Your Means to a Friend. Incorporated in 1987, VHS has an excellent reputation for quality care and community support. Located in beautiful Pleasanton, CA, the adoption center is surrounded by rolling hills, endless recreation opportunities, high-quality schools, and the Livermore Valley Wine Country. To learn more, visit valleyhumane.org.

Some of the responsibilities you will own in your role:

Surgically preparing patients for soft tissue surgeries (spay/neuter, enucleations, amputations, and more), monitoring anesthesia, assisting with dentistry, handling and logging controlled drugs, supporting patient recovery, administering medications and vaccinations, providing community support, client education, and more.

Basic Requirements: 1-2 years in a veterinary medical environment.

Work Schedule: Part time, great for techs that need an extra day of work. Ideally, Mondays or Fridays.