Open Positions

Wise & Wonderful Integrative Veterinary Center is a small, family-owned veterinary practice that has served Santa Rosa since 1968. We are a fear-free certified practice embracing the best of Eastern and Western medicine to provide stress-free and personalized care. We value a work-life balance – we are closed on weekends and Friday afternoons. We provide a team-based approach to veterinary healthcare and enjoy weekly team meetings, team-building activities, and optional monthly social outings.

Our team is currently looking for a registered veterinary technician (RVT) to provide compassionate patient and client care. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Participates with the team with a positive attitude;

• Performs technical skills including, but not limited to, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, diagnostic imaging, and blood pressure measurement;

• Helps facilitate, calculate, and explain doses and commonly used medications to clients;

• Assists veterinarians and facilitates appointments;

• Establishes and maintains effective client relationships;

• Reviews scheduled appointment information and patient history prior to appointment;

• Obtains accurate patient history from clients and records information in digital medical records;

• Performs safe and effective restraint appropriate for patient temperament and breed to allow examination and medical procedures;

• Assist veterinarians in sedated procedures;

• Aide in the training and mentoring of assistants and other team members (RVT);

• Provide technical and nursing care to patients while using critical thinking skills;

• Provide compassion and excellent client care to the owners of our patients;

• Perform hospital sanitation and maintain treatment stock as needed;

• Participate in continuing education and actively work to increase skill set;

• Generate solutions for problems or challenges in the clinic;

• Performs procedures including nail trims, ear cleanings, medication administration, etc.;

• Collects, labels, and delivers diagnostic samples to in-house laboratory;

• Accurately records and invoices procedures/diagnostics and dispensed medications;

• Explains medical conditions, treatment options, and recommended care;

• Assists veterinarians with administrative tasks and client follow-up;

• Maintains a clean hospital environment to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and clients;

• Is courteous to all staff members and clients; and

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• At least two (2) years of proven experience helping customers;

• Minimum of one (1) year of veterinary experience preferred;

• Excellent communication skills;

• Attention to detail and accuracy;

• A compassionate, attentive, and respectful attitude;

• A collaborative spirit, willingness to support the team, flexibility, and dependability;

• A strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;

• An ability to manage stress and emotions;

• An ability to manage time and priorities with minimal direct supervision;

• Administer medications orally and through IV with and without IVC, jugular venipuncture, cystocentesis, and intubation of both dogs and cats (RVT);

• Must be able to manage patients in a kennel on your own, provide updates, conduct rounds, and complete discharges;

• Animal handling skills and at least a basic understanding of animal behavior and low-stress handling techniques;

• Ability to remain calm and multi-task in a stressful environment;

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals;

• Familiarity with commonly used medications and basic medical math;

• Ability to work positively as a team player;

• Ability to learn, apply new skills and follow through with directions/tasks;

• Ability to effectively problem solve and make decisions as needed;

• Ability to learn and use computers, technical machinery, and laboratory equipment;

• Ability to lift 40 lbs; and

• Ability to stand for 8 hours.

• Knowledge and experience in TCVM are a plus.

• RVT certification a plus.

• FearFree certification a plus.

Salary: DOE

Benefits include:
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation and sick leave

• Full Healthcare with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Discounted veterinary services and products

Wise & Wonderful Integrative Veterinary Center is a small, family-owned veterinary practice that has served Santa Rosa since 1968. We are a fear-free certified practice embracing the best of Eastern and Western medicine to provide stress-free and personalized care. We value a work-life balance – we are closed on weekends and Friday afternoons. We provide a team-based approach to veterinary healthcare and enjoy weekly team meetings, team-building activities, and optional monthly social outings.

Our team is currently looking for an experienced veterinary assistant (VA) to provide compassionate patient and client care. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Participates with the team with a positive attitude;

• Performs technical skills including, but not limited to, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, diagnostic imaging, and blood pressure measurement;

• Helps facilitate, calculate, and explain doses and commonly used medications to clients;

• Assists veterinarians and facilitates appointments;

• Establishes and maintains effective client relationships;

• Reviews scheduled appointment information and patient history prior to appointment;

• Obtains accurate patient history from clients and records information in digital medical records;

• Performs safe and effective restraint appropriate for patient temperament and breed to allow examination and medical procedures;

• Assist veterinarians in sedated procedures;

• Provide technical and nursing care to patients while using critical thinking skills;

• Provide compassion and excellent client care to the owners of our patients;

• Perform hospital sanitation and maintain treatment stock as needed;

• Participate in continuing education and actively work to increase skill set;

• Generate solutions for problems or challenges in the clinic;

• Performs procedures including nail trims, ear cleanings, medication administration, etc.;

• Collects, labels, and delivers diagnostic samples to in-house laboratory;

• Accurately records and invoices procedures/diagnostics and dispensed medications;

• Explains medical conditions, treatment options, and recommended care;

• Assists veterinarians with administrative tasks and client follow-up;

• Maintains a clean hospital environment to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and clients;

• Is courteous to all staff members and clients; and

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• At least two (2) years of proven experience helping customers;

• Minimum of one (1) year of veterinary experience preferred;

• Excellent communication skills;

• Attention to detail and accuracy;

• A compassionate, attentive, and respectful attitude;

• A collaborative spirit, willingness to support the team, flexibility, and dependability;

• A strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;

• An ability to manage stress and emotions;

• An ability to manage time and priorities with minimal direct supervision;

• Must be able to manage patients in a kennel on your own, provide updates, conduct rounds, and complete discharges;

• Animal handling skills and at least a basic understanding of animal behavior and low-stress handling techniques;

• Ability to remain calm and multi-task in a stressful environment;

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals;

• Familiarity with commonly used medications and basic medical math;

• Ability to work positively as a team player;

• Ability to learn, apply new skills and follow through with directions/tasks;

• Ability to effectively problem solve and make decisions as needed;

• Ability to learn and use computers, technical machinery, and laboratory equipment;

• Ability to lift 40 lbs; and

• Ability to stand for 8 hours.

• Knowledge and experience in TCVM are a plus.

• RVT certification a plus.

• FearFree certification a plus.

Salary: DOE

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation and sick leave

• Full Healthcare with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Discounted veterinary services and products