Veterinary Technician / Training Specialist

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Veterinary TechnicianHealthcare Clinical

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Requirements Summary

Current RVT certification in the state of California High School Diploma or equivalent College

Technical Tools

Veterinary TechnicianHealthcare Clinical

Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
Triage patients and determine if patients are stable or critical.
Communicate with doctors, technicians, office staff and clients regarding status of patients.
Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow-up.
Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
Preparation of fluid therapy- infusion pump/syringe pump set up, appropriate IVF set up, fluid types and rates for administration, CRI calculations and monitoring.
Assist veterinarian in all aspects during surgical procedures; pre-medication, set up, induction, preparation, maintenance of general anesthesia, surgical monitoring, surgical assisting, recovery, writing post op orders and pain management protocols.
Provide and monitor patient care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
Dispense veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
Prepare patients for discharge to owners including client education about home care and medication to be given.

Train and mentor new employees (RVTs and Veterinary Assistants).
Prepare training requirements and oversee training of technical staff. Provide organized, scheduled training of all new patient care team employees.
Maintain a highly motivated, well-trained technical staff adequate to fulfill hospital needs.
Responsible for implementing new policies and maintaining quality work to the standards set forth in the Venetian Pet Hospital’s protocol manual.

Requirements

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Current RVT certification in the state of California

High School Diploma or equivalent
College degree is preferred

At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience is preferred.

Minimum of 2-years supervisory experience required
Poses strong technical and leadership skills
Can lift and carry animals up to 50lbs without assistance and over 50lbs with assistance
Walk and stand for extended periods of time
Work in bent position or while on the floor
Stay calm and work efficiently during medical crisis
Can safely handle animals in all states of being, including but not limited to: fractious, ill, painful, fearful, immobile and energetic

What We Offer

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Our employment package includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%. In addition, all full-time hospital team members receive VSOP® grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members. VSOP® is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.

Venetian Pet Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $56,160–$62,400 a year; 4% above the $57,200 median for Veterinary Technician jobs on Jobera (323 salaries).
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