Veterinary Technician (Full-Time).
Abbey Vet Hospital.
405 E 18th St., Antioch, CA 94509.
About Us:
Abbey Vet Hospital is a small, community-focused veterinary practice dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for our patients and their families. As a smaller clinic, we value strong teamwork, efficiency, and a hands-on approach where every team member plays an important role in patient care and clinic success.
We are building a supportive, well-rounded clinical team with a strong emphasis on dentistry, anesthesia safety, preventive care, and excellent client communication.
Why Join Our Team:
This is an opportunity to be part of a close-knit clinic where your skills directly impact both patient outcomes and daily operations. You will work closely with the veterinarian in a fast-paced but supportive environment, with the ability to take ownership of your clinical responsibilities and contribute meaningfully to clinic growth.
Position Details:
- Employment Type: Full-Time.
- Schedule Flexibility Required: Must be flexible to support varying clinic needs.
- Clinic Hours: Majority of shifts scheduled between 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (morning or afternoon shifts as needed).
- Weekend Requirement: Saturdays required.
- Pay Range: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Experience Level: Experienced technician preferred.
Key Responsibilities.
Clinical Duties:
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures.
- Independently monitor anesthesia and support patient safety throughout procedures.
- Perform surgical preparation and recovery monitoring.
- Take and process digital radiographs.
- Assist with diagnostic testing and in-house laboratory work.
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by the DVM.
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records.
- Provide compassionate patient handling and client communication.
Dental Responsibilities:
- Perform dental cleanings with efficiency and attention to detail.
- Assist with dental radiographs and extractions under DVM direction.
- Support the clinic’s dental program and help increase case capacity.
Leadership & Clinical Support:
- Provide support and guidance to veterinary assistants as needed.
- Help maintain workflow efficiency in a small team environment.
- Assist with inventory organization and clinic supply management.
- Support daily operational flow and contribute to team coordination.
Qualifications:
- Veterinary technician experience required.
- Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
- Strong experience with anesthesia monitoring required.
- Dental cleaning and dental procedure experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to independently manage anesthesia cases.
- Experience with radiology and surgical assistance preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, small clinic environment.
- Dependable, proactive, and detail-oriented.
- Flexible availability required, including Saturdays and variable shift coverage.
What We Offer:
- Supportive, team-oriented small clinic environment.
- Opportunity to take on meaningful clinical responsibility.
- Hands-on involvement in surgery, dentistry, and patient care.
- Additional benefits available after probationary period.
- Opportunity for growth as the clinic expands its service.