Veterinary Technician, RVT a plus.

We are a well-established family practice located in Irvine, specializing in the care of dogs and cats. Many of our team members have been dedicated members of the Camino family for over 15 years. We are currently seeking a highly skilled technician with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a collaborative spirit to join our team.

Joining our team means becoming part of a group that is committed to excellence while also fostering a supportive and enjoyable work environment. Our core values include reliability, respect, focus, commitment, determination, kindness, and integrity. We treat each patient with the same level of care and compassion as if they were our own pets. Our practice is actively involved in rescue work, providing you with the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of animals. This is a role that you can take great pride in.

As a technician, you can expect to perform a wide range of duties including placing catheters, conducting blood draws, administering treatments, assisting in surgeries, utilizing veterinary terminology, taking x-rays, monitoring anesthesia and recovery, performing drug calculations, and engaging in continuous learning and professional development.

Our practice values team cohesion and regularly organizes team-building events, meetings, and impromptu gatherings such as taco nights. Dr. S generously treats the team to lunch on particularly busy days and every Saturday. We prioritize creating a positive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and supported, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team.

This role will require you to be physically active, with approximately 90-100% of your time spent on your feet. You will be responsible for lifting patients weighing between 5-35 pounds on a daily basis, 35-70 pounds frequently, 70-100 pounds with assistance, and occasionally more than 100 pounds with the help of others.

Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Complete Treatments/Medications for Hospitalized Patients
• Administer Medications to Boarding Pets
• Calculate and Prepare Anesthetics
• Draw Blood
• Place IV-Catheters
• Prep Patients for Surgery
• Intubations
• Perform Dentals
• Dental Extractions as needed (complicated extractions – refer to Doctors)
• Monitor & Recover Anesthesia Patients

• Write up Treatments in Charts
• Enter Charges using Cornerstone
• Lab Requisition Forms

• Perform and Process X-Rays
• Collect Urine by Cystocentesis
• Obtain Fecal Samples with Fecal Loops
• Set Up Fecal Float Exams
• Read Fecal Results
• Express Anal Glands – Internally
• Clean Ears
• Flush Ears
• Clip and Scrub Wounds/Infections
• Nail Trims
• Restrain Pets for Co-Workers and Doctors
• Assist with Doctor Exams
• Perform/Delegate Treatments
• Tech Exam Rooms (weight, temp, sample collection)

• Clean Surgical Instruments
• Run Autoclave
• Fold Surgery Laundry
• Prepare Surgical Packs
• Restock Work Supplies Daily
• Daily Inventory – Pull Cards as Needed

• Call Owners after Surgery
• Pick-Up Calls as Needed
• Give After-Care Instructions to Owners at Pick-Up