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Parkway Veterinary Hospital
Veterinary Assistant/Technician (RVT)
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A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$42,405 / year median in California
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Veterinary Assistant/Technician (RVT) Parkway Veterinary Hospital - 3.8 Dublin, CA Job Details Full-time $22 - $32 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Triage Animal catheterization Patient care Cleaning Oral surgery Full Job Description Veterinary Assistant Job Description Parkway Veterinary Hospital is looking to expand our team and welcome a new Veterinary Assistant or RVT. A Veterinary Assistant/RVT plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation in medical care. This position is responsible for providing exceptional client service, coordinating daily medical tasks, and supporting Veterinarians. Veterinary Assistant Job Duties Ability to practice safe handling of all types of chemicals, equipment, and pets Work with Veterinarians and Room Technicians to create invoices and estimates Triage incoming patients Administer medications SQ, IM and IV Calculating medication oral and injectable Maintain and use laboratory and medical equipment (laboratory equipment, monitors and autoclave, etc.) Prepare samples for outside laboratory analysis Proficient in blood draws. Restraint for a variety of patients, including fractious animals Proficient in IV catheter placement on both feline/canine patients