Veterinary Technician – Internal Medicine
About The Position
PESCM, part of Veritas Veterinary Partners, is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support its Internal Medicine department at its 24/7 veterinary hospital in San Rafael, California. The technician will work as an extension of the Internists and collaborate with the team to provide patient and client care. The role includes client communication about diagnostic results and procedures as directed by the Internist, organizing and facilitating diagnostics and procedures, and assisting with short- and long-term patient management. Procedures may include urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal endoscopy; bone marrow sampling; joint taps; and feeding tube placements. The ideal candidate has a basic understanding of diseases treated in Internal Medicine and is motivated to continue learning. The hospital describes its environment as collaborative, nurturing, and professional, with an emphasis on predictable schedules, regular time off, employee growth, and high-quality veterinary care. The schedule is four 10-hour weekday shifts. Compensation is $34–$38 per hour, dependent on experience; credentialed Veterinary Technicians are eligible for a $6,000 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- Experience working as a Registered Veterinary Technician.
- Experience with anesthesia.
- Knowledge of disease processes and common ailments seen in Internal Medicine.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate with various departments and work in a highly collaborative environment.
- Empathy and commitment to providing excellent nursing care to patients and their owners.
- Positive outlook and commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to deliver exceptional client service.
- Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with endoscopy is preferred but not required.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- A basic understanding of diseases seen in Internal Medicine and motivation for further learning.
- Fluency in languages other than English is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an extension of the Internists and work collaboratively to support patient and client care.
- Communicate with clients about diagnostic results and procedures as directed by the Internist.
- Organize and facilitate diagnostic testing and procedures.
- Assist with short- and long-term management of Internal Medicine patients.
- Assist with procedures including endoscopy, bone marrow sampling, joint taps, and feeding tube placements.
- Provide empathetic, comforting, high-quality nursing care to patients and their owners.
- Collaborate with other departments and provide exceptional client service.
Benefits
- $6,000 sign-on bonus for credentialed Veterinary Technicians.
- Mental health support through 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 for holidays.
- Commuter benefits.
- In-house fun committee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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