Veterinary Technician

About This Role

This part-time Veterinary Technician role at Bonita Veterinary Hospital involves delivering compassionate nursing care to patients and supporting veterinarians during various visits and procedures. The position empowers technicians to utilize their knowledge and skills, advocate for patients, and educate clients, while also encouraging continued growth and mentorship opportunities within the profession.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills, including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings
• Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury and illness visits
• Advocate for patients and educate clients
• Assist with patient procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring, pre and post operative patient care, surgical suite, instrument, and equipment care
• Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members
• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Requirements

• Certified/Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active state license preferred, or student of an accredited Veterinary Technology program
• Minimum 2 years' professional experience in small animal clinical setting
• Superior technical knowledge and skills (phlebotomy, radiology, medical terminology)
• Proficient in medical math calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, conversions, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
• Proficient time management, ability to solve problems, learn, and handle multiple tasks
• Enthusiastic team player with a patient and positive professional attitude
• Ability to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day
• Ability to adjust to changes in the environment and handle stress in a calm manner
• Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine

Benefits

• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand

About the Company

Bonita Veterinary Hospital was founded in 1978, making it the first veterinary practice in town. It is a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital, which supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients.