Veterinary Technician

Vetcor•Montrose, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Montrose Pet Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant. We are a small-animal hospital with six doctors in Montrose, California, offering a wide variety of services, including dentistry, surgery, urgent care, and wellness visits. We’re looking for a veterinary assistant who wants to use their skills daily, continue learning, and be part of a clinic culture that supports one another and keeps things positive, even on the busy days. Our Veterinary Technicians love it here because of leaders who listen and value their contributions, a supportive environment where questions are welcomed and growth is expected, no nights or holidays, a supportive team that genuinely helps each other, real lunch breaks, and predictable scheduling with respect for your time.

Requirements

Commitment to continued learning, growth, and professional development
Time management and organizational skills to keep the day running smoothly
A positive attitude, reliability, and a genuine passion for veterinary medicine
Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, induction, and recovery
Experience assisting in surgery and performing patient nursing care
Ability to accurately triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories
Proficiency in radiology, diagnostics, and basic imaging techniques
Strong understanding of pharmacology and medication administration

Responsibilities

Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection
Obtain high-quality radiographs and maintain imaging standards
Run in-house laboratory testing (CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, fecals, etc.)
Support surgical and dental procedures (prep, monitoring, recovery, instrument care)
Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during procedures; maintain accurate records
Practice fear-free and low-stress handling techniques to keep our patients safe and happy.
Educate clients with compassion, clarity, and confidence
Maintain accurate medical records and patient charts
Collaborate with the team to keep the hospital running smoothly

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
Tuition support
Referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
Generous PTO
Employee discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
Continuing education allowance
State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
Referral bonus program
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance