Description
Position at Terra Vista Animal Hospital
Registered Veterinary Technician
Are you a rockstar technician? Do you like to utilize your knowledge and skills, up to the limits of your license, and leverage the veterinarian? Terra Vista Animal Hospital will empower you to do just that. Registered Veterinary Technicians are advocates for their patients and work in conjunction with veterinarians to provide exceptional patient care and superior client service. Come thrive in an environment that encourages education and continued grow within the profession, with opportunities to be a mentor to newer team members.
Compensation : $23-27 / hour DOE
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
- Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills, including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings
- Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury and illness visits
- Advocate for patients, and educate clients
- Assist with patient procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring, pre and post operative patient care, surgical suite, instrument, and equipment care
- Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
- Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members
- Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set
Skills and Qualifications :
Must be a credentialed Veterinary Technician with active state license, or student of an accredited Veterinary Technology programMinimum 1 years' professional experience in small animal clinical settingSuperior technical knowledge and skillsProficient in medical math calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, conversions, etc.)Excellent communication skills with clients and team membersProficient time management, ability to problem solve, learn, and handle multiple tasksEnthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitudeMust be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the dayMust have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm mannerMust be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitudeMust be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicineBenefits and Perks :
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all starting first of the month following date of hire401K with company matchFlexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options includedLong Term Disability optionsShort Term Disability, paid for by employerComplimentary Life Insurance $15,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or familyGenerous Continuing Education allowance with paid CE days offVTS training track including rate review and bonus upon completionPersonal Pet DiscountsPTO and Paid HolidaysCompany Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Terra Vista Animal Hospital is proud of their team and ability to care for patients in the beautiful Rancho Cucamonga area. We have a board certified DVM on our team and we strive to ensure the highest quality of medicine for every patient. Our hospital is also AAHA accredited. We would love to add another person to our Terra Vista family. If this sounds like a team you would like to join, check us out!
We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.