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Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician Veterinary specialty and emergency center - 3.8 Thousand Oaks, CA Job Details Full-time $26 - $32 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Animal health monitoring Surgery assistance Companion animal handling Record keeping Customer communication Veterinary surgical assistance experience Anatomy knowledge Horse care Veterinary software Veterinary Technician Certification Medical software In-person customer service Veterinary emergency care Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Animal blood collection Diagnostic radiology Emergency procedures Medical diagnostic testing Veterinary diagnostic tools Dental terminology Medical laboratory equipment Anesthesiology Dog handling Surgical biomedical equipment Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Animal patient charting Communication with pet owners Critical care (emergency response procedures) Clinical chemistry analyzers Patient monitoring during surgery Full Job Description Job Summary Join our dynamic veterinary team as an Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, where your expertise will be vital in delivering exceptional care to our diverse patient population. In this energetic role, you will assist veterinarians with complex internal medicine cases, perform diagnostic procedures, and provide compassionate support to pet owners. Your skills in animal handling, laboratory work, and critical care will help ensure our patients receive the highest standard of treatment and comfort. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in animals' lives. Duties Assist veterinarians with internal medicine diagnostics, including blood work, urinalysis, and radiology diagnostics such as X-ray imaging. Perform venipuncture (phlebotomy), IV insertion, and vascular access to facilitate medication administration and fluid therapy. Monitor animals under anesthesia during surgical procedures, ensuring proper veterinary anesthesia monitoring and aseptic technique. Provide animal restraint and handling for various procedures, including dental cleanings using dental terminology and equipment. Support emergency medicine cases by providing critical & intensive care, animal catheterization, and medication administration. Operate medical equipment accurately, including diagnostic radiology tools and laboratory analyzers. Assist with veterinary surgical procedures and provide post-operative animal care to promote recovery. Requirements Knowledge of veterinary terminology, animal anatomy, physiology, and veterinary surgical assistance. Experience with veterinary critical care, emergency medicine, and veterinary anesthesia monitoring. Skilled in laboratory work such as phlebotomy, diagnostic testing, and radiology diagnostics (X-ray). Ability to handle dogs and other animals confidently using animal restraint techniques; equine experience is a plus. Familiarity with veterinary software for record keeping and client communication. Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with pet owners and team members. Valid veterinary technician certification or equivalent experience in a veterinary setting is preferred. Join us in delivering compassionate, expert care while advancing your career in a vibrant veterinary environment!

Pay:

$26.00 - $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person