Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

The role

The Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology will assist with ophthalmologic exams and specialized diagnostic procedures. This role involves providing patient care, assisting in anesthetic procedures, and providing client education.

What you will do

• Assisting with Ophthalmologic exams
• Performing specialized diagnostic procedures
• Obtaining Intraocular pressures
• Measuring blood pressure using Doppler
• Documenting history and updates in medical records
• Provide quality, compassionate care for your patients
• Assist in anesthetic and sedated procedures
• Maintain accurate treatment sheets
• Take radiographs and obtain and prepare various blood samples for diagnostic testing
• Provide client education on a wide range of at home care

Required qualifications

• Experience working as a Registered Veterinary Technician
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring
• Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens
• Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Understanding of normal vs abnormal physiologic ranges
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to deliver exceptional client service
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently

Nice to have

• Additional fluency in other languages

Benefits

• Pet discounts
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
• 401k retirement plan options with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options
• Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
• Paid time off
• Double pay holidays
• Commuter benefits
• In-house fun committee

About the company

Veritas Veterinary Partners offers career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. PESCM is a 24/7 veterinary hospital in San Rafael with specialties including Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Urgent Care, Emergency, Radiology, and Critical Care.