Hiring Immediately - Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Borchard Veterinary Clinic (Thousand Oaks Animal Care, LLC)
2223 Michael Dr., Newbury Park, CA 91320

About Us

Borchard Veterinary Clinic is a small animal practice serving a dedicated and growing client base in Thousand Oaks. We are focused on delivering high-quality, compassionate care while maintaining an efficient, team-oriented workflow. Our goal is to expand our dental and preventive care services while continuing to prioritize patient safety and client trust.

We utilize in-house diagnostics and modern tools including IDEXX NEO, VetLab Station, and VetConnect Plus to support efficient clinical care.

Why Work With Us

Work in a collaborative clinical environment where your skills directly impact patient care and clinic operations. This role is ideal for a technician who thrives in both hands-on clinical work and operational leadership responsibilities .

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Minimum Commitment: 5 days per week required
• Preferred: 6 days per week available (optional)
• Saturdays: Required (consistent scheduling preferred)
• Schedule: Between 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (split shifts as needed)
• Pay: $24.00 – $35.00 per hour (DOE)

Compensation Breakdown:

• $24–$28/hr: Entry-level / non-licensed / limited experience
• $28–$35/hr: Experienced technicians (3+ years preferred)
• Higher compensation considered for strong surgical, dental, anesthesia, and operational leadership experience

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Run anesthesia independently and monitor patients throughout procedures
• Assist veterinarians with surgical procedures
• Perform and assist with dental cleanings and extractions (case-dependent with DVM approval)
• Monitor patient recovery and post-operative care
• Perform digital radiography and assist with diagnostics
• Provide client education on treatment plans, medications, and preventative care
• Maintain accurate medical records

Dental Focus

• Perform dental cleanings with efficiency and attention to detail
• Assist with dental radiographs and extractions as directed
• Help expand dental case capacity by supporting multiple procedures weekly

Operations & Leadership Responsibilities

• Fully manage inventory levels, ordering, and supply tracking with oversight from clinic management
• Handle controlled substance logs under the DEA license of the attending DVM
• Create and manage staff scheduling to support clinic flow and patient demand
• Support daily workflow coordination and clinic efficiency
• Serve as a lead technician under the clinic site manager
• Help guide and support technician assistants as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years veterinary technician experience required
• Strong experience in anesthesia and dental procedures required
• Must be able to run anesthesia independently
• Experience with dental cleanings and extractions strongly preferred
• Inventory and/or scheduling experience strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Team-oriented, dependable, and detail-focused

Performance & Growth

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

What We Offer

• Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment
• Opportunity to take ownership of both clinical and operational functions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Additional benefits available after probationary period