Registered Veterinary Technician

Chula Vista, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 24 - 27

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position at Pet Emergency & Specialty Center - South County

Registered Veterinary Technician

Pet Emergency & Specialty CenterofSouth County is seeking a Full-Time experienced Registered Veterinary Technician- Level 1 to join our amazing team!

We are a 24-hour Emergency Veterinary Hospital in Chula Vista. Successfulcandidateshould have a minimum of 1-3years of experience in veterinary medicine.

The Registered Veterinary Technicianperforms a vital role in our practice promoting efficient hospital operation and provision of excellent patient have a compassionate caring and understanding responsibilitiesincludethe following.

Role Responsibilities:

-Set an example of courtesy and professionalism in working with clients and coworkers.

-Assistand follow the directions of lead techniciansmanagementand doctors.

-Perform simple treatments as directed.

-Reliably perform that treatments are kept up to date.

-Handle all animals with both caution and compassion.

-Assistwith surgeriesand prepare patients for surgery.

-Assistwith some reception work when needed.

-Perform basic lab work such asCBC/CHEM/LytesandPCVs

-Assistin taking and developing X-Rays under the supervision of a senior technician.

-Communicate withclientspet health concerns and treatment plans.

-Obtain relevant health history and information from clients andmaintainmedical charts.

-Complete training and continuing education assignments on schedule

-You maybe requiredto work beyond regularly scheduled shifts at times due to an unexpectedly heavy emergency caseload.

Experience & Technical skills:

* RVT license

* Previous veterinary technicianexperiences1-2years.

* Previous experience1year in Urgent Care or Emergency.

* Proficient inTriage

* Ability to multi-taskunder pressureand work well with others.

* Safely restrain patients.

* Monitor anesthesia and anesthetic recovery.

* Perform basic lab work.

*Proficient in IV cathetersplacements blood work IVandSQinjections.

* Place peripheral IV catheters.

* ICU nursing.

* Monitor patients in surgery using proper anesthetic techniques

Our team enjoys workingtogetherand we have a positiveprofessionaland upbeat working environment.

We have progressive benefits package for full-time team members including:

-Medical dental and vision insurance.

-Paid Time off

-Shift differentials

-401k with employer contribution and no waiting period.

-Continuing Education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete.

-Personal pet discounts plus more!

Compensationnegotiable based on credentials and experience with hourly pay rate starting at$24.5-$27/hour.

Schedule: Monday Thursday Friday Saturday 3pm-1:30am.Available to work weekends swings and overnight shifts.

Required Experience:

DescriptionPosition at Pet Emergency & Specialty Center - South CountyRegistered Veterinary TechnicianPet Emergency & Specialty CenterofSouth County is seeking a Full-Time experienced Registered Veterinary Technician- Level 1 to join our amazing team!We are a 24-hour Emergency Veterinary Hospital in...