Veterinary Technician

Santa Maria Animal Hospital, located in Santa Maria, California, is looking for a part-time or full-time Veterinary Technician or Assistant, who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine.  This is an exceptional opportunity to join our family-owned practice as we continue to grow.  We are looking for compassionate veterinary technicians who are a good team leader and has a gentle bedside manner.

Santa Maria Animal Hospital is a small animal veterinary clinic providing wellness care including surgery and dentistry.  Our services include comprehensive preventive wellness care including early disease detection and vaccines, internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, dental radiographs, digital radiology, and diagnostic ultrasound.

Santa Maria Animal Hospital is situated in the heart of the stunning California Central Coast, halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles.  Our climate makes it easy to find time to explore surrounding lush vineyards, beaches, hiking trails, and rolling hills without the traffic and congestion of the big city.

We are open six days a week.  Technicians typically work an 8 hour shift, three or four days a week, allowing plenty of time to spend days off enjoying outdoor activities.  A great support staff is waiting to work by your side as we thrive to give the best service possible.

The pay is dependent on experience and licensing.  Job description includes but not limited to the following: animal handling and restraint, preventative care, surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, patient recovery,  in house laboratory testing,  radiography, client education and communication, vaccinations, nail trimming, dental cleaning, veterinary assisting with proceedures, veniputure, animal care and treatment, and patient check ins. Cleaning and kennel duties are also included.

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $16 - $24 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No