Animal caretaker Jobs in Vallejo ca

Position Overview :

Help to develop and maintain a high quality; efficient and effective medical team, by fostering an environment of trust, teamwork and accountability. Work in tandem with the Hospital Manager and reports directly to the Regional Manager.

Salary Range : 140,000 to 160,000, sign on bonus and relocation available.

Essential Position Functions :

• Comprehensive Patient Work-Ups Obtain a complete history in conjunction with the technician.Perform thorough physical exams, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and body condition score for each patient.Make notes on the master health form with any problems and diagnosis.Recommend all appropriate comprehensive diagnostic screenings.Correctly interpret diagnostic results.
• Client Communication and Education Communicate medical findings, recommended diagnostics, prognosis, and the recommended plan to the pet owner. Make notes in the chart to record all such conversations.Note any recommendations declined by the pet owner in the medical record.Provide status reports to the client on hospitalized patients' condition in a timely manner.Perform timely discharge appointments and ask the pet owner if they have any questions.Respond to client phone calls in a timely manner.
• Diagnostic Procedures & Surgery Perform appropriate pre-op exams and diagnostics.Practice good surgical techniques.Ability to use and delegate appropriate surgical prep techniques with the technician.Call back clients with results of diagnostic tests and provide a copy with interpretation for the pet owner.Review discharge instructions with the technician or pet owner.
• Medical Record Responsibilities Record patient exams in medical records using SOAP format.Follow AAHA guidelines for medical records.Complete records by the end of the business day. No records are permitted to leave the hospital.Fully document all patient care to ensure good case management.Complete medical records in a legible and complete manner.
• Pharmacy Duties Prescribe appropriate medication for patient conditions with appropriate dosing.Approve prescriptions and review labels for accuracy.Maintain the security of controlled drugs.Monitor inventory levels of controlled substances.Log controlled substances consistently.
• Promotes Teamwork & Staff Efficiency Assist in keeping appointments running on time.Clearly communicate instructions to staff in a respectful manner.Willingness to assist staff with their duties when needed.Communicate pertinent information to colleagues for efficient case management.Promote a positive attitude throughout the practice.Answer the persistent ringing phone when necessary.Be available to colleagues and management when off duty for matters that cannot wait until the next business day.
• Financial Responsibilities Correctly estimate client invoices.Clearly communicate costs to clients.Follow hospital guidelines for client payment and credit policies.Appropriately use and conserve clinic resources.
• Continuing Education Responsibilities Share information gathered at continuing education meetings with colleagues.Assist in teaching at staff meetings.Assist with mentoring and training staff members.Attend at least 80% of on-site staff training and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Additional Position Functions : Assignment to the areas listed below may include the following additional essential job functions :

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Additional Information :

The list of essential functions and additional functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a required assignment for the position.

To learn more and to meet the team at Animal Clinic of Benicia please contact Joanne Cloud at

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Pay Range$140,000$160,000 USD

PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nations leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.

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