What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician (GP + Urgent Care) position at Valley Veterinary Care?
Pet Hospital of Redlands Urgent Care is currently seeking veterinary technicians to join our team! Our ideal candidate will have a mimimum of 1-2 years experience as a veterinary technician. RVT preferred, but not required. Our ideal candidate will also have experience in a high volume setting.
JOB DESCRIPTION – Veterinary Technician (GP Urgent Care)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full Time, Hourly Employee
Reports to: Hospital Manager
Shifts: 7 am - 6 pm, 12 pm - 11 pm, and 10 am - 8 pm --- Must be available for possible weekend and holiday shifts (4 ten hour shifts)
TECHNICIAN DUTIES:
Prepare records, consent forms, and the like
Admit patients
Present invoices and prepare estimates
Handle telephone calls
Maintain health certificate and rabies certificate files
Greet clients in a friendly manner
Dispense medications, pet foods, and supplies
Properly invoice prescriptions and pet foods to maintain inventory
Update client/patient files
Perform closing procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Review vaccination records and prepare vaccines according to our vaccine protocol
Assist veterinarian in medical procedures using proper restraint; know how to restrain
fractious patients
Assist veterinarian in surgical procedures using proper aseptic technique
Maintain and use medical equipment
Perform routine laboratory procedures and analyses in hematology, microbiology,
urinalysis, and serology
Prepare samples for outside laboratory analysis
Monitor patients under anesthesia
Induce anesthesia and intubate patient
Administer treatments and injections following the instructions of a doctor or a
treatment form
Initiate emergency procedures
Maintain pharmacy records, and controlled drug, anesthesia, fecal, and heartworm
test logs
Take and develop radiographs
Take vital signs of animals including temperature, pulse, and respiration
Perform dental cleanings
Perform and analyze skin and ear cytologies
Perform catheterization- urinary and venous
Complete ear cleanings and nail trims
Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Pay:
$18.00 - $26.00 DOE
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Swing shifts
- Holidays
- No overnights
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person (Redlands, CA)
Salary : $18 - $26
