Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology
About The Position
Veritas Veterinary Partners is hiring a Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology for PESCM, a 24/7 veterinary hospital in San Rafael, California, with specialties including Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Urgent Care, Emergency, Radiology, and Critical Care. The hospital’s mission is to serve pets and people by continually improving its medicine, service, communication, and team. PESCM emphasizes predictable schedules, regular time off, competitive pay, generous benefits, and a supportive professional environment that encourages growth and collaboration. The technician will support ophthalmology care by assisting with examinations and specialized diagnostic procedures, monitoring anesthesia, helping with sedated procedures, maintaining medical records and treatment sheets, preparing samples, and educating clients about at-home care. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, four 10-hour day shifts. Pay is $34–$38 per hour. Registered Veterinary Technicians are eligible for a $6,000 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- Experience working as a Registered Veterinary Technician.
- Comprehensive understanding of and experience with anesthetic monitoring.
- Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens.
- Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Understanding of normal versus abnormal physiologic ranges.
- Ability to work collaboratively and develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community.
- Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to deliver exceptional client service.
- Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in additional languages.
Responsibilities
- Assist with ophthalmologic exams.
- Perform specialized diagnostic procedures.
- Obtain intraocular pressures.
- Measure blood pressure using Doppler.
- Document patient histories and updates in medical records.
- Provide quality, compassionate care for patients.
- Assist with anesthetic and sedated procedures.
- Maintain accurate treatment sheets.
- Take radiographs and obtain and prepare blood samples for diagnostic testing.
- Provide client education on a wide range of at-home care.
Benefits
- Pet discounts.
- Mental health support with Talkspace.
- Continuing education support, including a CE allowance and PTO.
- Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees.
- 401(k) retirement plan options with company match.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options; some plans may be paid up to 100%.
- Basic life insurance and other voluntary insurance options for full-time team members.
- Six weeks of paid parental leave for full-time team members.
- Paid time off.
- Double pay on holidays.
- Commuter benefits.
- In-house fun committee.
- $6,000 sign-on bonus eligibility for Registered Veterinary Technicians.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
