Anesthesiology, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Dentistry, Detail Oriented, Laboratory, Leadership, Medical Office Administration, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Operational Support, Operations, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Safety, People Management, Preventive Medicine, Radiography, Radiology, Safety Process, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Management, Veterinary Hospital, Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Technician (Full-Time).
Abbey Vet Hospital.
405 E 18th St., Antioch, CA 94509.
About Us:
Abbey Vet Hospital is a small, community-focused veterinary practice dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for our patients and their families. As a smaller clinic, we value strong teamwork, efficiency, and a hands-on approach where every team member plays an important role in patient care and clinic success.
We are building a supportive, well-rounded clinical team with a strong emphasis on dentistry, anesthesia safety, preventive care, and excellent client communication.
Why Join Our Team:
This is an opportunity to be part of a close-knit clinic where your skills directly impact both patient outcomes and daily operations. You will work closely with the veterinarian in a fast-paced but supportive environment, with the ability to take ownership of your clinical responsibilities and contribute meaningfully to clinic growth.
Position Details:
- Employment Type: Full-Time.
- Schedule Flexibility Required: Must be flexible to support varying clinic needs.
- Clinic Hours: Majority of shifts scheduled between 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (morning or afternoon shifts as needed).
- Weekend Requirement: Saturdays required.
- Pay Range: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Experience Level: Experienced technician preferred.
Key Responsibilities.
Clinical Duties:
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures.
- Independently monitor anesthesia and support patient safety throughout procedures.
- Perform surgical preparation and recovery monitoring.
- Take and process digital radiographs.
- Assist with diagnostic testing and in-house laboratory work.
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by the DVM.
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records.
- Provide compassionate patient handling and client communication.
Dental Responsibilities:
- Perform dental cleanings with efficiency and attention to detail.
- Assist with dental radiographs and extractions under DVM direction.
- Support the clinic’s dental program and help increase case capacity.
Leadership & Clinical Support:
- Provide support and guidance to veterinary assistants as needed.
- Help maintain workflow efficiency in a small team environment.
- Assist with inventory organization and clinic supply management.
- Support daily operational flow and contribute to team coordination.
Qualifications:
- Veterinary technician experience required.
- Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
- Strong experience with anesthesia monitoring required.
- Dental cleaning and dental procedure experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to independently manage anesthesia cases.
- Experience with radiology and surgical assistance preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, small clinic environment.
- Dependable, proactive, and detail-oriented.
- Flexible availability required, including Saturdays and variable shift coverage.
What We Offer:
- Supportive, team-oriented small clinic environment.
- Opportunity to take on meaningful clinical responsibility.
- Hands-on involvement in surgery, dentistry, and patient care.
- Additional benefits available after probationary period.
- Opportunity for growth as the clinic expands its service.
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