Registered Veterinary Technician

Description

Registered Veterinary Technician       Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of South 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. Successful candidate should have a minimum of 1-3years of experience in veterinary medicine.

The Registered Veterinary Technician performs a vital role in our practice, promoting efficient hospital operation and provision of excellent patient care. Candidate must have a compassionate, caring and understanding attitude. Job responsibilities include, the following.

Role Responsibilities :     -Set an example of courtesy and professionalism in working with clients and coworkers.    -Assist and follow the directions of lead technicians, management and doctors.    -Perform simple treatments as directed.    -Reliably perform treatments. Ensure that treatments are kept up to date.    -Handle all animals with both caution and compassion.    -Assist with surgeries and prepare patients for surgery.    -Assist with some reception work when needed.    -Perform basic lab work such as CBC / CHEM / Lytes and PCV’s    -Assist in taking and developing X-Rays under the supervision of a senior technician.    -Communicate with clients' pet health concerns and treatment plans.   -Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.   -Complete training and continuing education assignments on schedule    -You may be required to work beyond regularly scheduled shifts at times due to an unexpectedly heavy emergency caseload.        Experience & Technical skills :

• RVT license
• Previous veterinary technician experiences 1-2 years.
• Previous experience 1 year in Urgent Care or Emergency.
• Proficient in Triage
• Ability to multi-task under pressure and work well with others.
• Safely restrain patients.
• Monitor anesthesia and anesthetic recovery.
• Perform basic lab work.
• Proficient in IV catheters placements, blood work, IV and SQ injections.
• Place peripheral IV catheters.
• ICU nursing.
• Monitor patients in surgery using proper anesthetic techniques        Our team enjoys working together, and we have a positive, professional and 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!       Compensation negotiable 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.