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Veterinary Technician Heritage Animal Hospital Urgent Care and Surgical Center Fontana, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $30 - $31 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits License reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Teamwork Animal hospital experience Veterinary Technician Certification Associate's degree Medical terminology Time management

Full Job Description Job Title:

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team at our new, state-of-the-art urgent care animal hospital. As an integral part of our dedicated team, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to animals in need. Currently, we will be open Monday-Saturday 5pm-2am, and open all day on Sunday into Monday morning. Weekends are a must.

Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

• Perform a variety of technical procedures, including venipuncture, catheter placement, surgical monitoring, and medication administration.
• Assist veterinarians with surgeries, triaging, and other medical treatments.
• Monitor anesthesia and vital signs during procedures.
• Ability to calculate fluid rates and different medications
• Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.

Client Relations:

• Communicate effectively with clients, addressing their concerns and providing clear explanation
• Handle client inquiries and concerns professionally and empathetically.

Hospital Operations:

• Provide proper animal restraint techniques to ensure safety for both staff and animals.
• Ability to bend, safely lift, and restrain and carry up to 50lbs
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification:

• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology or equivalent.
• Valid RVT license in the state of

California Experience:

• Experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician in a veterinary hospital setting, preferably in an urgent care or emergency setting for a minimum of 2 years.

Experience in smart flow and ezy-vet is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of veterinary terminology and animal anatomy
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in venipuncture, radiology, surgical monitoring for soft tissue and orthopedic procedures, and laboratory procedures, and IDEXX in-house lab equipment and IDEXX radiology
• Patient prep for CT and diagnostic ultrasound done by outside services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Passion for animal welfare and a commitment to providing compassionate care.

Benefits:

• Benefits package. Including CE allowance per year, License reimbursement, Health, Dental, Vision, life insurance, and 401K.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to be part of a dynamic and innovative team.

If you are a dedicated and experienced RVT who is passionate about providing exceptional care to animals, we encourage you to apply. Heritage Animal hospital is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$30.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance License reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Ability to

Relocate:

Fontana, CA 92336: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person