Job Description 

Position Title:  Veterinary Technician 

Job Type: Non-Exempt 

Schedule: Varies based on hospital; Day shifts needed

Hourly Rate: The base salary range for this full-time position is $24-$42 per hour. Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Are you looking for an environment to expand your veterinary nursing skills while working with a supportive team of RVT’s, Veterinary Assistants and Doctors? Adobe is unlike any other hospital for many reasons, and one of them is our Open Hospital policy. Our Open Hospital allows our clients to stay with their pet throughout their visit. This policy also creates a unique learning experience that will not only allow you to gain knowledge and experience with your technician skills but also in client interaction and education.  

 

Our hospital is very fast paced!  We see a mix of scheduled appointments like wellness and general practice visits as well as elective soft tissue surgeries and the patients that need dental procedures. Outpatient Team Members are responsible for all outpatient care and procedures. You will manage all scheduled technician, wellness and urgent care appointments and any care associated with them.  This position requires technician experience.  

This position is perfect for someone who is looking to gain experience in all aspects of veterinary medicine. This often requires multi-tasking and an excellent critical thinking ability. The technician must be a detail-oriented person who can make good decisions, respond quickly and calmly to crises and always maintain high standards of patient care. Technicians need to communicate clearly with the veterinarians and other practice personnel as well as with clients to ensure that patients receive the care that they need. Technicians should enjoy working with people and animals.  

This position requires at least working one weekend shift (Saturday or Sundays) per week and working two holiday shifts every year. 

 

Veterinary Nursing Responsibilities 

Able to help direct the workflow and accurately and efficiently provide advice to owners in person or over the phone, relay phone messages to doctors and clients of scheduled appointments, technician appointments, urgent care appointments, and any patient care needed for patients 

Able to perform veterinary technical skills efficiently, accurately, and with little supervision 

Assess patient care status, review patient plan, perform treatments according to the veterinarian’s orders and document as necessary 

Interact with clients and patients, take an efficient and accurate history, and obtain patient vitals, explain treatments, procedures, medications, and disease processes 

Give IM, IV, and SQ injections, ability to obtain blood samples from multiple sites 

Place IV catheter  

Understanding of vital parameters (HR, RR, MM/CRT), ability to accurately obtain them, and knowledge of what abnormalities need to be reported to the doctor 

Understand common disease processes and ability to use appropriate medical terminology 

Familiarity with common medications and their applications, standard doses, and contraindications, accurately calculate dosages, administer medications 

Monitor, assess, and treat critical care patients as well as updating doctor and client on patient status and be able to place IV catheters  

Perform radiographs and evaluate for proper positioning and exposure. Adhere to all safety standards 

Monitor sedated or anesthetized patient  

Know how to use common diagnostic equipment and perform in house lab tests including blood smears, PCV/TP, BG, skin/ear cytology including ELISA snap tests 

Maintain cleanliness and organization through the department including rooms, treatment area, cages and runs    

 

 

Learning & Leadership 

Assist in training of new technicians as needed 

Provide staff leadership for tasks in a professional and personable way. 

Promote a positive attitude and demonstrate a commitment to the mission/vision 

Willingness to train and share your skills and knowledge  

A thirst for knowledge obtained formally and informally  

Strong work ethic, flexible and demonstrates high integrity 

Initiative: Must have the ability to assess and initiate action to resolve or improve a situation independently. 

Make suggestions for how to improve practice protocols 

 

 

Essential Qualifications 

A Registered Veterinary Technician or field-trained assistant with 1-2 years or more of experience. RVT license preferred but not required with extensive prior experience 

Offer genuine client service and maintain a professional, courteous, and helpful attitude 

Strong dedication and commitment to quality care 

Demonstrate excellent communication skills (written and oral) and incredible attention to detail 

Must be able to make independent thoughtful decisions and solve complex problems 

Ability to maintain excellent teamwork and communication skills under stressful situations working toward a common goal of helping patients and clients  

Perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment 

A willingness and ability to proactively jump in wherever help is needed and a drive to explore innovative ideas to improve things for the team, clients, and patients 

High school diploma or equivalent and 18 years of age or older 

Must be able to lift or move 40lbs independently 

Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and feel using hands and arms on a regular and consistent basis, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time. 

Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed  

Open to working at Los Gatos Animal Hospital when needed 

Background check when hired 

 

Cover letters are encouraged but not required. If you are considering including a cover letter, we would love to get to know who you are and what you are looking for. Why are you interested in working for Adobe Animal Hospital as a Veterinary Technician, what skills and abilities make you an ideal applicant for this position and what do you hope to contribute to our medical department and Adobe Animal Hospital as a whole? 

 

Base Wage: $24-$42 per hour based on experience

Shifts: Day 

Position Location: Los Altos home base; travel to Los Gatos Hospital when needed 

 

Wages & Differentials 

Base wages are determined by what skills you know on the Adobe competency skills list.  

During the interview process we will ask you to review our competency list and complete a self-evaluation so we may assess your current Veterinary Technician skill level. 

Differentials- additional pay that can be added onto your base wage for specific skills, projects, or shifts. 

40-Hour Work Week- $2.25/hour 

Weekend- $3/hour  

RVT License-$6/hour  

VTS Certification -$10/hour 

 

Benefits 

Health benefits, dental, vision & more! 

Paid sick, vacation & holiday time 

401k benefits 

Discounted Veterinary services  

Employee Assistance Program 

Continuing education for professional development 

 
 
 

It is the policy of Adobe Animal Hospitals to afford equal opportunities for all qualified persons, regardless of their actual or perceived:  race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), age (40 and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, and any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law (sometimes referred to, collectively, as “protected characteristics”).