Overview
Veterinary Technician Jobs in San Juan Capistrano, CA at San Juan Animal Hospital
About the Role:
Are you a dedicated and reliable animal lover looking to take the next step in your veterinary career? We are seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative, compassionate team. We are looking for a candidate who already possesses a strong clinical foundation and can hit the ground running, bringing excellent communication skills, a great work ethic, and unwavering reliability to our hospital. If you are detail-oriented, experienced, and ready to make a difference in the lives of our patients, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform venipuncture and safely place IV catheters.
- Run and manage in-house laboratory diagnostics.
- Assist with and prepare cytology samples.
- Utilize your knowledge of medical terminology and basic veterinary medications to support the doctors and senior technical staff.
- Assist with X-ray imaging and proper patient positioning.
- Provide surgical support and assist with anesthesia monitoring.
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure a clean, organized clinical environment.
- Ability to go over treatment plans
Qualifications & Skills:
Experience (Required): A minimum of 1 year of clinical veterinary experience OR current enrollment in an accredited Veterinary Technician certification program.
- Software: Previous experience using Cornerstone practice management software is a major plus.
- Clinical Knowledge: Solid foundation in medical terminology and basic veterinary pharmacology.
- X-ray positioning and surgical monitoring experience are highly desirable.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, teamwork, and reliability are non-negotiable.
Job Type: Full-time (5 day/ 8HR Schedule)
We Offer:
- A supportive, hands-on team environment.
- Opportunities to continuously expand your clinical skill set alongside experienced professionals.
- A dynamic, fast-paced workplace where your daily efforts directly impact the health and happiness of our patients.
Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary technician: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Technician
Company: San Juan Animal Hospital
Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
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