Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

Overview

Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology — Part-time

Eye Care for Animals Far West (ECFA) is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. ECFA supports your development with tools, resources, and a national network while maintaining a local community feel.

As a Vet Tech, you will play an important role in pets’ lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey, from hands-on outpatient treatments and laboratory tests to surgery assistance and helping with admitting and discharging patients.

The Veterinary Technician is responsible for a variety of tasks related to customer service and patient care within the veterinary practice. Responsibilities include animal handling, pre- and post-operative patient care, creating and presenting financial options and estimates, accurately entering service charges into the client database, extensive client interaction, and preparing medications.

• Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required
• Licensed Technician preferred, but not required
• Proficient in IV catheter placement, blood work, and IV, IM, and SQ injections
• Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and using various monitoring equipment
• Team player
• Eager to learn and self-motivated
• Thrives in a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills (email, uploading/downloading files, typing)
• Ability to multi-task with a smile

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $20 - $25 per hour for non-licensed techs and $25-30 per hour for licensed techs. The actual rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is a nationwide network offering comprehensive care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Our community focuses on care provider well-being, collaboration, and innovative technology solutions.

Our mission is to connect teams and partners to nurture pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care. We support hospitals with operational excellence, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions.

• Service — delivering exceptional service
• Empathy — leading with care
• Accountability — achieve meaningful outcomes
• Joy — be a source of light
• Exploration — learn to fuel growth
• Team — connect for success