Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Job Overview

Is clinic culture and quality patient care important to you? Do you enjoy working with exotics? We at Hillside Pet Clinic want you!

We are searching for a Veterinary Technician to join our staff. We are an AAHA accredited, eight doctor, small animal practice. Here at Hillside, our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for the Fear Free care and treatment of dogs, cats, avian, reptiles and other exotic patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide fear‑free care to dogs, cats, avian, reptiles, and other exotic patients.
• Perform all areas of anesthesia, surgical assisting, IV catheter placement, and lab specimen collection and processing.
• Handle radiology and dental prophylaxis procedures.
• Administer general patient care and client education.
• Assist with dental and exotic referral cases.

Qualifications

• Self‑motivated, highly organized individual.
• Strong communication skills.
• Desire to learn and ability to work as an integral member of a fast‑paced team.
• Friendliness, eagerness to help and a strong sense of compassion for patient care.
• Physical stamina to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Proficiency in anesthesia, surgical assistance, IV catheter placement, lab specimen collection/processing, radiology, dental prophylaxis, general patient care and client education.
• Special interest in dental and/or exotic animal care is a plus.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.

Schedule & Pay

We are open Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturdays 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. Full‑time position available with options of 4x10 hour or 5x8 hour days, with rotating Saturdays. Part‑time may also be an option for the right candidate.

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. Individual pay is based on location and additional factors such as experience and education.

Job Type: Full‑time

Schedule: 8‑hour shift / 10‑hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Benefits

Full‑time employees receive the following benefits: health insurance, paid vacation, holidays, CE, licensing and membership dues, 401(k), uniform allowance and generous pet discounts.

We offer a competitive hourly wage and great benefits for full‑time employees.

EEO Statement

We are 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.