Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Veterinary Technician (Full-Time).

Borchard Veterinary Clinic is a small animal practice serving a dedicated and growing client base in Thousand Oaks. We are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care while maintaining an efficient, team-oriented workflow. Our clinic continues to expand its dental and preventive care services while prioritizing patient safety, operational excellence, and client trust.

This position is ideal for an experienced technician who enjoys both hands-on clinical work and leadership responsibilities. Team members play a direct role in patient care, clinic operations, and overall practice growth in a collaborative and supportive environment.

• Employment Type: Full-Time.
• Schedule Flexibility Required: Candidates must be flexible with scheduling based on clinic needs.
• Clinic Hours: Majority of shifts scheduled between 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
• Shift Availability: Ability to work morning or afternoon shifts depending on operational needs.
• Weekend Requirement: Saturdays are required, as the clinic is open on weekends.
• Pay Range: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Experience Preferred: Prior veterinary technician experience strongly preferred, especially in anesthesia, surgery, and dental procedures.

Key Responsibilities.
Clinical Duties:

• Independently run and monitor anesthesia throughout procedures.
• Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures.
• Perform and assist with dental cleanings and extractions as directed by the DVM.
• Monitor patient recovery and provide post-operative care.
• Take and process digital radiographs.
• Assist with diagnostics and laboratory procedures.
• Educate clients regarding treatment plans, medications, and preventative care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.

Dental Responsibilities:

• Perform dental cleanings efficiently and thoroughly.
• Assist with dental radiographs and extractions.
• Support the clinic’s growing dental caseload and procedural workflow.

Operations & Leadership Responsibilities:

• Manage inventory levels, supply ordering, and inventory tracking with oversight from clinic management.
• Maintain controlled substance logs under the DEA license of the attending DVM.
• Assist with staff scheduling to support workflow and patient demand.
• Support daily clinic operations and workflow efficiency.
• Serve as a lead technician under the clinic site manager.
• Help train, guide, and support veterinary assistants and support staff as needed.

Qualifications:

• Veterinary technician experience preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong experience with anesthesia monitoring and dental procedures required.
• Ability to independently manage anesthesia cases.
• Experience with dental cleanings and extractions strongly preferred.
• Inventory management and/or scheduling experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and detail-focused mindset.
• Flexible scheduling availability required to support clinic needs and varying hours.

Performance & Growth Opportunities:

• Eligible for performance-based pay increases.
• Opportunity to grow into a lead operational technician role.
• Increased responsibility based on performance, reliability, and leadership ability.