What are the responsibilities and job description for the RVT or Experienced Veterinary Assistant position at Animal Hospital of the Sierra?
We are seeking an experienced veterinary team member for our three doctor small animal practice located in the beautiful Sierra foothills of Oakhurst, CA. We would consider both RVTs and experienced veterinary assistants.
Our technicians use their full range of skills including IV catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation and assisting, dentistry, laboratory work, pharmacy, and compassionate care for our hospitalized patients. All of our technicians share exam room duties and spend about 50% of their time in client interaction.
Our hospital is light, modern and well equipped with digital x-ray, multiple parameter anesthesia monitors, ultrasound, fluid pumps and a complete dental suite with digital dental x-ray. We follow low stress handling techniques and will be pursuing fear free certification for the entire hospital. Besides helping clients and their pets, we also work with the Eastern Madera County SPCA and area rescues to help pets in need.
Our team members work a four day schedule (10 hours a day) and this position may include Saturdays. Our technicians also have a rotating schedule for Sunday treatment care for hospitalized pets. We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental coverage, paid vacation, generous personal pet care discounts, uniform allowance and more! We have a great team of kind, friendly doctors who promote learning and we are highly supportive of continuing education.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of one year of veterinary assistant experience
- Confident and compassionate animal handling skills
- Enjoy speaking with and educating clients about their pets
- Experienced in assisting with x-rays
- Experienced in drawing lab samples and running in-house lab tests
- Experienced in giving injections
Preferred Qualifications:
- RVT
- Experienced in dental prophylaxis and dental xrays
- Experienced in monitoring anesthesia
- Experience with low stress or fear free handling techniques
- Experience with Avimark software
You can learn more about us at our website www.ahs-vet.com .
We hope to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4x10
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person