Jobs in Modesto, CA
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Standiford Veterinary Center

Registered Veterinary Technician

1520 Standiford Ave, Modesto, CA, 95350 standifordveterinary.com
Job details
Hourly Rate$2‑30
Hours/Week30‑40
Start Date ASAP

Shifts: openingAppointments/day: 20‑50 Co-workers: 10‑20

Overview

Practice Overview

At Standiford Veterinary Center, we’re passionate about enhancing the lives of pets and their families across Stanislaus County and beyond. We value the special bond between pets and their owners and strive to provide compassionate, expert care through a collaborative team approach. Our veterinarians stay at the forefront of veterinary medicine, offering advanced treatments like laparoscopic and orthopedic surgery, along with specialized dental care to ensure pets heal comfortably and safely. Our skilled veterinary technicians provide attentive support throughout every procedure, always ready to answer questions and offer guidance. We’re proud to be active in our community—supporting local guide dogs, search and rescue teams, and partnering with rescue groups to promote pet adoption. Join our dedicated team and help us make a difference for pets and people every day! 🐾✨

About the Area

Discover Modesto, CA—a vibrant community blending small-town charm with big-city opportunities! Enjoy a friendly atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a growing veterinary field ready for your expertise. Join us and make a difference while embracing a balanced lifestyle in a welcoming city. Your next great adventure starts here! 🌟🐾

Practice Values
quality
care
compassion
passion
community
Practice Type
surgery
emergency
Species
cat
dog
Management SoftwareAVImark

Requirements

Job Description

Registered Veterinary Technician – RVT   Registered Veterinary Technicians are advocates for their patients and work in conjunction with veterinarians to provide exceptional patient care and superior client service. Come thrive in an environment that encourages education and continue to grow within the profession, with opportunities to be a mentor to newer team members. Competitive pay at $2-$30/hr.  In this role you will: ●    Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills,      including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, dental radiology.  ●    Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury and illness visits  ●    Advocate for patients, and educate clients  ●    Assist with patient procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring, pre and post operative patient care, surgical suite, instrument, and equipment care  ●    Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record  ●    Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members  ●    Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set  Skills and Qualifications: ●        Must be a Licensed Registered Veterinary Technician with active state license  ●        Minimum one (1) year professional experience in small animal clinical setting preferred  ●        Possess superior technical knowledge and skills  ●        Proficient in medical math calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, conversions, etc.)  ●        Excellent communication skills with clients and team members  ●        Proficient time management, ability to problem solve, learn, and handle multiple tasks  ●        Enthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitude  ●        Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day  ●        Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner  ●        Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude  ●        Must be able to anticipate patient needs and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine.  Benefits and Perks: Subject to Employment Status  Complimentary Short Term Disability   Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family   Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)  401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 4% company match for your 5% of contributions, eligible after 6 months of employment  Florida Blue Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents  Flexible Spending Account,  Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account  options   United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members  United Healthcare Vision Insurance options  Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee)  Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support   Team Member Discounts for Pet Care  Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation  Digital Musculoskeletal Support Referral Bonus Program DailyPay on Demand Standiford Veterinary Center employs 130 staff members dedicated to the betterment of veterinary medicine in our region. Our multiple locations offer 24/7 services to the Modesto community in the form of general medicine, emergency medicine, dedicated surgery, and ICU teams.  We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.