Licensed Veterinary Technician

South County Animal Hospital • Morgan Hill, CA, US • 2d ago

Our Registered Veterinary Technicians are responsible for performing advanced medical, diagnostic, dental prophylaxis and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
Triage patients and determine if patient is stable or critical.
Communicate with doctors, technicians, office staff and clients regarding status of patients.
Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow-up.
Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
Preparation of fluid therapy- infusion pump/syringe pump set up, appropriate IVF set up, fluid types and rates for administration, CRI calculations and monitoring.
Assist veterinarian in all aspects during surgical procedures and dentals; pre-medication, set up, induction, preparation, maintenance of general anesthesia, surgical monitoring, surgical assisting, recovery, writing post op orders and pain management protocols.
Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
Dispense veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
Prepare patients for discharge to owners including client education about home care and medication to be given.

REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS:

Current RVT certification
At least 2 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience is preferred.
Must have clear and excellent listening and communication skills.
Proficiencies in triage, patient restraint, medication administration, and venipuncture
Surgery skills including but not limited to:
Dental prophylaxis
Full-mouth dental radiographs
Induce and monitor anesthesia
Prepare surgical site for DVM
Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
Ability to act as a team player.
Must have proficient knowledge of veterinarian practice software
Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Skills are subject to change dependent on needs of the clinic

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance

Experience:

RVT : 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

California RVT license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Morgan Hill, CA 95037: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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