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Lead Registered Veterinary TechnicianValencia Veterinary Center • Santa Clarita, California, USA
Lead Registered Veterinary Technician

Lead Registered Veterinary Technician

Valencia Veterinary Center • Santa Clarita, California, USA
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Valencia Veterinary Center is currently seeking a Lead Registered Veterinary Technician to join their team!

SIGN-ON BONUS OFFERED FOR QUALIFIED FULL-TIME CANDIDATES!

  • Successful qualified candidates are eligible for a $2000.00 Sign-on Bonus paid out in 2 installments after 30 days and 90 days of successful job completion.

At Valencia Veterinary Center our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work with a highly skilled team focused on best in practice veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

Position Overview

  • The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures assisting during surgery and operations providing nursing care assisting with feeding and caring for patients maintaining medical supplies and equipment overseeing triage and discharging patients and maintaining patient medical records.
  • Key Responsibilities

  • Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews reviewing care plans and records completing laboratory tests and studies and diagnostic imaging.
  • Care for patients by taking vital signs collecting samples administering medications drugs and vaccines and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
  • Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments securing and bringing patients to examination rooms and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
  • Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy physiology disease processes pharmacology specialized equipment usage and specialized drug administration.
  • Obtain and verify medications.
  • Ensure that patients have food and water clean patients rooms cages and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
  • As directed fill prescriptions and administer medications including proper documentation logging and security of controlled drugs.
  • Maintain a safe secure healthy and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas storing sterile supplies verifying shelf life following standards and procedures and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
  • Maintain medical records by documenting patients conditions reactions and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient as directed by the veterinarian.
  • Maintain equipment by following operating instructions troubleshooting breakdowns maintaining equipment supplies performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
  • Maintain inventory place orders for needed supplies verify and maintain receipts.
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
  • Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.
  • Qualifications (Required)

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
  • We want someone with more than three years of RVT experience.
  • Must know how to delegate and teach has leadership skills.
  • Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

  • Knows how to use Cornerstone.
  • Someone who has personal goals for themselves within this field.
  • Care and Compassion : Displays a desire to build rapport provide personal assistance and emotional support.
  • Team Orientation : Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.
  • Dependability : Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals.
  • Initiative : Proactively looks for the opportunity to address and follow through on work activities.
  • Flexibility and Multi-Tasking : Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively.
  • Communication : Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others.
  • Customer Services : Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
  • Organization and Attention to Detail : Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents.
  • Adherence to Rules and Instructions : Consistently follows standard procedures.
  • Schedule :

  • Must work weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
  • What We Offer

    We care deeply about supporting our team members professionally and personally. Benefits include :

  • Medical dental and vision insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave (birth adoption foster)
  • 401(k) with discretionary contribution
  • Team Member Pet Discounts
  • Emotional wellbeing support including Calm app access and 24 / 7 EAP
  • CE stipends and career development resources
  • Grant Circle a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
  • Local hospital culture backed by national resources
  • Pay Range

    $24.30 $30 USD

    At PetVet Care Centers were committed to a Culture of Care for pets for the people who love them and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11000 dedicated professionals including 1700 veterinarians we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

    Our model is built on partnership collaboration and local medical autonomy empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether youre providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes PetVet is a place where you can grow your career stay connected to your purpose and make a meaningful impact.

    You care for pets. We care for you.

    PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race color age gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status pregnancy religion citizenship national origin / ancestry physical / mental disabilities military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE M / F / D / V

    PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.

    Required Experience :

    IC

    Key Skills

    Veterinary Experience,Animal Care,Communication skills,Veterinary Assistant,Veterinary Technician Experience,Vital Signs Experience,Animal Handling,Animal Restraint,Experience Administering Injections,Catheterization,Medication Administration,Venipuncture Experience

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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