RVT or LVT

Looking for an experienced RVT / LVT to join our small, but busy, clinic in the heart of downtown Dixon, Ca.

Tasks include :

• Inductions and Recovery
• Anesthetic monitoring & Surgical assisting
• Drawing up narcotics for surgical procedures or sedations
• Filling controlled medication prescribed by a veterinarian.
• Dental and general radiography
• Minor bandaging
• Venipuncture, collecting samples & in-house lab sample processing.
• Vaccinations, takes vital signs, SQ treatments, SQ injections, IM injections, IV injections, placing IV catheters.
• Maintaining records : Entering medical notes, entering charges, requesting out-side lab samples, discharge surgical instructions, etc.
• Cleans animal cages and equipment and prep surgery room / dental suite
• Some front desk i.e. answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, surgical discharge, etc.

Technicians at our clinic have the opportunity to work with canine, feline patients & occasional pocket pets. Requirements : 1 year of veterinary experience (w / in a veterinary clinic / hospital) + veterinary technician license. Flexible work schedule. Closed on major holidays (Memorial day, 4th of July, Labor day, Thanksgiving day, Christmas day and New Years day).

We offer benefits, CE classes and have great employee discounts.

RVT Qualifications / Skills :

Graduate from an accredited vet tech school

Pass the VTNE

Complete a federal back ground check

Knowledge of animal behavior

Animal husbandry

Love of animals

Documentation skills

Analyzing information

Clinical skills

Use of medical technologies

Attention to detail

Patience

Verbal communication

Technical understanding

Benefits : 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Schedule : 8 hour shift

Day shift

Evening shift

Holidays