What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician/Assistant position at Ladera Ranch Animal Hospital?
Who we are:
Ladera Ranch Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time veterinary technician or assistant to join its fantastic team. By joining the veterinary technician team at Ladera Ranch Animal Hospital, you can enjoy a meaningful career in a fun but professional team-oriented atmosphere. We value the personal and professional growth of all staff members. If you have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strive to never stop learning, and have a fiery passion for vet medicine, LRAH may be the place for you! As an experienced Veterinary Technician or assistant, you already know what it takes to be a successful veterinary professional. Some of the key skills that we are looking for with this particular opportunity include:
- Vaccine knowledge
- Preventative care knowledge. Knowledge of Fear Free practices.
- Medication dispensing and administering
- Obtaining a complete patient history and maintaining treatment records
- Pharmacology calculations
- Surgical experience (prep, monitoring, recovery, etc.)
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- All other skills as pertaining to a skilled technician.
Your talent and skill are certainly essential to your success in this role. We’ll love your expertise, passion, eagerness to grow and learn, and ability to work well with a team. In addition, there are also some other qualities that are important to us. These qualities include:
- Ability to build rapport with clients, fellow team members, and leadership
- Client education and communication skills that convey our recommendations to clients in an easily understandable and professional manner
- Knowing that great results are only achieved and accomplished through teamwork and mutual respect
- Maintaining a positive, supportive approach at all times
- Never stopping learning and to never stop sharing knowledge
- Patience and kindness, compassion and understanding, especially in challenging situations
- Responding to the pressure of a fast-paced environment with dignity and professionalism
- Team leadership and motivation. The confidence to own tasks and responsibilities and deliver positive outcomes.
This is a full-time position for an experienced assistant (at least 2 years) or licensed veterinary technician. Our goal is to attract talented veterinary professionals like you. In doing so, we have a flexible approach to compensation based on your skill level and potential. This includes:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- $18.00 - $25.00 (depending on experience)
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- A vibrant Facebook community where like-minded teammates come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and uplift each other with support and inspiration!
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Think you’re the veterinary technician we’re looking for? APPLY NOW so we can meet you!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Ladera Ranch Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Salary : $18 - $25