VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialist is hiring an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician for dermatology with a passion for leadership to join our team!

Join our Emergency and Specialty Hospital. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add full-time team members to our hospital! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Location: 14790 Washington Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94578

About Us

VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialist

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/bay-area-specialists

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Serve as role model for behavior and attitude on the floor

• Manage weekly schedule and holiday schedule with Technician Supervisor

• Serve as go-to leader if a technician calls out sick or needs emergency leave Friday- Monday

• Work and communicate directly with technician/assistant supervisor concerning personnel matters, training concerns, etc.

• Help DVM on duty mediate interpersonal matters and address minor concerns from technician and assistant team

• Ensure OSHA and DEA regulations and protocols are followed by all technicians and assistants in their department/on their shift

• Maintain accurate medical records and observations

• Utilize your RVT skills and help train the team

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years veterinary technician or skilled veterinary assistant experience. Work in a specialty or ER practice preferred

• Graduate of AVMA Accredited veterinary technology/veterinary nursing degree program, California Veterinary Technician license (RVT) preferred

• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

• Ability to be flexible, adjust to a changing environment and handle stress calmly

• Attention to detail and willingness to question when unsure

• Able to receive criticism professionally and take responsibility for actions

• Active interest in veterinary medicine and animal care, continuous learning

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $40 to $42 / hour.

Interested? Apply Today!

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com