Veterinary Technician

Responsibilities

Applies medical nursing knowledge attained through hands‑on experience and/or formal education to assist Veterinarians in a clinical general practice setting.

Under general supervision, providing support for a variety of animal health care needs. Prepares treatment and exam rooms for examination of animals. Practices restraint of animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, and prepares patient medications or fills prescriptions as directed by the Veterinarian. Performs routine blood draws for laboratory testing in house and prepares samples for outside laboratory submission.

With direct supervision, prepares patients and equipment for general anesthesia, IV catheter placement, monitors and records vital signs as well as adjusts anesthesia as needed. Able to assist Veterinarian in surgery as needed to assist with instruments and supplies, fluid administration, use of equipment with emergent or specialized patient care, including post‑surgical recovery.

Experience in dentistry radiographs, dental cleanings and assessment is a plus but will be required and trained as appropriate.

Classification may be used within state guidelines that do not require credentialing to perform the aforementioned duties and pertains to those employees whose experience and/or on‑the‑job training has developed the necessary skillset and capabilities.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.