Veterinary Technician (LVT)
About The Position
Pacific Heights Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced or licensed Veterinary Technician to join their newly renovated, well-established two-doctor practice. The hospital values individuality and unique skills, aiming to create an environment where great veterinary medicine and a fulfilling life outside work can coexist. They offer flexible scheduling, four-day workweeks, regular lunch breaks, and no nights, on-call hours, or holiday shifts, emphasizing a supportive workplace culture that celebrates authenticity and provides opportunities for professional growth and work-life balance.
Requirements
- Previous veterinary technician experience and/or appropriate veterinary technician licensure
- Passion for pets, people, and high-quality veterinary care
- Strong veterinary nursing and patient-care skills
- Commitment to fear-free and low-stress handling techniques
- Positive, supportive, and team-first mindset
- Confidence taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities
- Ability to anticipate the needs of veterinarians and teammates
- Strong communication and client education skills
- Willingness to ask for help and support others when they need it
- Commitment to learning, professional growth, and continued skill development
Nice To Haves
- Ability to appreciate that life is short, so you might as well smile while you still have teeth
- Your own unique awesomeness
Responsibilities
- Support veterinarians in providing high-quality, compassionate patient care
- Assist with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
- Practice fear-free and low-stress handling techniques to keep patients safe and comfortable
- Anticipate the needs of DVMs to promote efficient patient care and strong teamwork
- Safely handle and restrain patients while prioritizing their physical and emotional well-being
- Collect and prepare diagnostic samples as appropriate
- Administer medications and treatments under veterinarian direction
- Assist with surgical preparation, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and recovery as appropriate to your training and skill level
- Educate clients and communicate veterinary recommendations clearly and compassionately
- Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records
- Take ownership of responsibilities and follow through to achieve positive outcomes
- Ask for help when you need it and readily offer help to your teammates
- Contribute to a positive, supportive environment built on teamwork and mutual respect
Benefits
- Flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- $25.00–$30.00 per hour
- 401(k) matching
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Parental leave
- Employee pet-care discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Professional development
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Mentorship
- Vetcor TechLife
- Four-day workweeks
- Six paid holidays
- No nights or on-call hours
- Regular lunch breaks
- Fully stocked snack fridge
- Occasional coffee run, ice cream party, or midday dance party
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
