Veterinary Technician (Full-Time).
Borchard Veterinary Clinic (Thousand Oaks Animal Care, LLC).
2223 Michael Dr., Newbury Park, CA 91320.
About Us:
Borchard Veterinary Clinic is a small animal practice serving a dedicated and growing client base in Thousand Oaks. We are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care while maintaining an efficient, team-oriented workflow. Our clinic continues to expand its dental and preventive care services while prioritizing patient safety, operational excellence, and client trust.
We utilize modern in-house diagnostic tools and software including IDEXX NEO, VetLab Station, and VetConnect Plus to support efficient patient care and workflow management.
Why Join Our Team:
This position is ideal for an experienced technician who enjoys both hands-on clinical work and leadership responsibilities. Team members play a direct role in patient care, clinic operations, and overall practice growth in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Position Details:
- Employment Type: Full-Time.
- Schedule Flexibility Required: Candidates must be flexible with scheduling based on clinic needs.
- Clinic Hours: Majority of shifts scheduled between 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
- Shift Availability: Ability to work morning or afternoon shifts depending on operational needs.
- Weekend Requirement: Saturdays are required, as the clinic is open on weekends.
- Pay Range: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Experience Preferred: Prior veterinary technician experience strongly preferred, especially in anesthesia, surgery, and dental procedures.
Key Responsibilities.
Clinical Duties:
- Independently run and monitor anesthesia throughout procedures.
- Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures.
- Perform and assist with dental cleanings and extractions as directed by the DVM.
- Monitor patient recovery and provide post-operative care.
- Take and process digital radiographs.
- Assist with diagnostics and laboratory procedures.
- Educate clients regarding treatment plans, medications, and preventative care.
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.
Dental Responsibilities:
- Perform dental cleanings efficiently and thoroughly.
- Assist with dental radiographs and extractions.
- Support the clinic’s growing dental caseload and procedural workflow.
Operations & Leadership Responsibilities:
- Manage inventory levels, supply ordering, and inventory tracking with oversight from clinic management.
- Maintain controlled substance logs under the DEA license of the attending DVM.
- Assist with staff scheduling to support workflow and patient demand.
- Support daily clinic operations and workflow efficiency.
- Serve as a lead technician under the clinic site manager.
- Help train, guide, and support veterinary assistants and support staff as needed.
Qualifications:
- Veterinary technician experience preferred.
- Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
- Strong experience with anesthesia monitoring and dental procedures required.
- Ability to independently manage anesthesia cases.
- Experience with dental cleanings and extractions strongly preferred.
- Inventory management and/or scheduling experience preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Dependable, team-oriented, and detail-focused mindset.
- Flexible scheduling availability required to support clinic needs and varying hours.
Performance & Growth Opportunities:
- Eligible for performance-based pay increases.
- Opportunity to grow into a lead operational technician role.
- Increased responsibility based on performance, reliability, and leadership ability.