Veterinary Technician

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.