Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Occidental Veterinary Hospital | Occidental, CA

No weekends Supportive team Beautiful location Flexible schedule

Do you love veterinary medicine and enjoy working with a team that genuinely has each other's backs? Are you dependable, hardworking, and ready to make a difference every day?

Occidental Veterinary Hospital is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Veterinary Technician, or Veterinary Assistant to join our close-knit team. We are hiring for either full-time or part-time, depending on the right candidate.

If you're looking for a positive, non-corporate hospital where your skills are appreciated and your reliability matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• No weekends enjoy your time off!
• Supportive, collaborative, drama-free team
• Beautiful small-town practice surrounded by Sonoma County's scenic landscape
• Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities
• Competitive pay based on experience
• A workplace where your contributions truly matter

Pay: $26-$32/hour DOE

Benefits (for eligible employees)

• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid sick leave
• Employee pet care discounts
• Uniform allowance
• Supportive leadership and opportunities to continue learning

What You'll Do

Depending on your experience and credentials, responsibilities may include:

• Assist veterinarians with appointments, treatments, and procedures
• Place IV catheters and monitor anesthesia
• Perform dental cleanings and obtain quality dental radiographs
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist during procedures
• Calculate medication dosages and fluid rates
• Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized patients
• Safely restrain patients and assist with diagnostics
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Help keep the hospital clean, organized, and running efficiently
• Pitch in wherever needed to support the team and our patients

What We're Looking For

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred
• Experienced Veterinary Technicians and experienced Veterinary Assistants are encouraged to apply
• Ideally at least 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital
• Strong technical and patient care skills
• Excellent communication and client service abilities
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Reliable, dependable, and committed. We value team members who show up, follow through, and can be counted on by both their coworkers and our clients.

Why Reliability Matters

Our patients, clients, and teammates depend on one another every day. We're looking for someone who takes pride in being dependable, communicates well, and understands that consistency is one of the most valuable qualities you can bring to a veterinary team.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're looking for more than just another joband want to build your career with a hospital that values teamwork, compassion, and professionalismwe'd love to meet you.

Apply today by submitting your resume.

Please note: Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted by email, so be sure to check your inbox (and spam/junk folder) after applying.

We can't wait to meet the next great addition to our team!