Registered Veterinary Technician-Ophthalmology

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Registered Veterinary Technician-Ophthalmology

Tustin, CA

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Eye Care for Animals, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself. We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table.

We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy. And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $30-36/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

* Specialty background in Ophthalmology is preferred but not required for this position. If you're looking to dive into an exciting specialty to progress your veterinary career, we encourage all candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Who we are

At Eye Care for Animals, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

Eye Care for Animals is dedicated to providing the finest in veterinary ophthalmology services. Our staff of board certified ophthalmologists and clinical specialists provide the highest level of care, education, and understanding to our clients, their pets, and our referring veterinarians.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Eye Care for Animals is looking for a Veterinary Technician-Ophthalmology to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Veterinary Technician-Ophthalmology, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life‑changing work will range from the hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

• 3 years of surgical experience
• Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required
• Registered Veterinary Technician required
• Proficient in IV catheters placement, blood work, and IV, IM and SQ injections
• Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment
• Team player
• Eager to learn and is self‑motivated
• Enjoys a challenging and fast‑paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi‑task with a smile
• Previous ophthalmology experience is not required-we will train!

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and…