Job Description
Specialty Float Technician
About the Role
We are seeking a dependable, adaptable, and compassionate Specialty Float Technician to join the team at Pets Referral Center Annex Specialty Hospital in the Bay Area, California. This opportunity is ideal for candidates searching for veterinary technician jobs in the Bay Area, animal hospital jobs in California, or specialty veterinary hospital careers in Northern California. In this role, you will provide hands-on patient care, technical support, and operational assistance across multiple specialty services, including Ophthalmology, Oncology, Exotics, and other departments as needed.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced veterinary hospital environment in Northern California and enjoys variety in their day-to-day work. You will partner closely with veterinarians, technicians, and client service team members to support exceptional patient care, smooth hospital operations, and a positive experience for clients and their pets Candidates looking for vet tech jobs in Northern California or specialty animal hospital careers in the Bay Area will find strong growth potential in this role.
The ideal candidate is flexible, proactive, and team-oriented, with strong communication skills, solid technical abilities, and a commitment to supporting multiple specialty teams wherever help is needed most
Responsibilities
Patient Care & Technical Support
- Deliver high-quality nursing care and technical support to patients across specialty services.
- Assist with patient admissions, discharges, appointments, treatments, diagnostics, and specialty procedures under clinician direction
- Safely handle and restrain canine, feline, and exotic patients for exams and procedures as appropriate
- Monitor hospitalized patients, maintain comfort and cleanliness, and communicate changes or concerns promptly to the medical team.
- Perform laboratory testing, collect samples, prepare medications, fulfill prescriptions, support imaging, and assist with anesthesia based on training and competency.
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure treatments and observations are documented appropriately.
Specialty Service Support
- Float between specialty departments based on patient volume, staffing needs, and caseload demands.
- Provide clinical and operational support to specialty teams, assisting technicians, assistants, and doctors as needed.
- Support patient transport and help coordinate diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
- Help maintain efficient patient flow and provide coverage during peak workloads, staff absences, breaks, meetings, and emergencies.
- Demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and a collaborative approach while supporting multiple specialty services.
Hospital Operations
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of treatment areas, exam rooms, procedure rooms, wards, kennels, and shared workspaces in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Restock supplies, monitor inventory levels, and communicate supply shortages to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
- Ensure laundry, dishes, patient care equipment, and other shared resources are clean, available, and ready for use.
- Support hospital housekeeping and waste management practices to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Monitor the condition of hospital equipment and promptly report maintenance needs or malfunctions.
Client Service
- Provide compassionate, professional communication and support to clients throughout their visit.
- Assist with patient discharges and client education as directed by the medical team.
- Escort clients and patients as needed.
- Contribute to a positive client experience by maintaining a welcoming, professional environment.
Teamwork & Professionalism
- Maintain a positive, professional attitude while representing PETS and supporting a collaborative work environment.
- Communicate respectfully and effectively with all team members, fostering teamwork across specialty departments.
- Support and follow hospital policies, procedures, and chain of command.
- Accept and provide constructive feedback in a professional manner.
- Serve as a mentor and resource for team members when appropriate.
- Attend required staff meetings, training sessions, and continuing education opportunities.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds independently.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
- Ability to safely handle and restrain animal patients.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital environment.
Benefits
- 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
- Sign on Bonus available
- up to $35/hr based on experience
