Veterinary Technician (LVT)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Ok. We're going to brag a bit. Oakridge Veterinary Clinic has been voted the best in Silicon Valley for the last two years! We did it without you, but maybe it's time to change that. If you're ready to be a part of a phenomenal team, this might be your time because Oakridge Veterinary Clinic is ready to hire a Registered Veterinary Technician!
We are a four-doctor practice with a well-established support staff committed to providing unparalleled patient care. From beagles and Bangles to budgies and bearded dragons, we see it all! Our patients have in-house laboratory services, laser therapy, ultrasound services, and digital radiography at their service. Oakridge Veterinary Clinic is more than a group of compassionate veterinary professionals; we are a supportive team that welcomes you to bring your authentic self and wants to see you thrive in your work and as an individual. We've also put together some pretty sweet benefits to keep things going smoothly, including:
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Free/discounted Idexx lab work for all employee pets
- Pet food discount program
- Pet discounts on services and products
Workplace Benefits:
- Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
Lifestyle Benefits
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental leave
- Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.)
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Continuing education allowance
- RVT license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
- Six paid holidays
In addition, each member of our team can expect:
- Mentoring from a Board Certified Specialist in Canine and Feline Practices and support for all team members
- Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
- Occasional coffee runs and meals on us
- Lunch breaks on the reg
- 4-day work weeks
- No nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours
Oakridge Veterinary Clinic strives to provide the best possible medicine and an incredible culture for our staff members. Join our team and see the difference we can make in the lives of our people and patients!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Oakridge Veterinary Clinic and VetCor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $26.57 - $28.80 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Experience:
- Veterinary technician: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Veterinary Technician (LVT) roles across Oakridge Veterinary Clinic's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27 - £29 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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