Job Overview Join our 6-doctor team at Lafayette Animal Hospital! We're a friendly, supportive practice with 35 years of AAHA accreditation, located in Lafayette, California, and we're seeking a skilled RVT or experienced veterinary assistant to grow with us. We provide a full range of general practice services for dogs, cats and exotics. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate, personable and prioritizes great patient care. We greatly value the culture of our hospital and finding the right fit for our team is of high importance to us. We offer a generous compensation package including a competitive salary, PTO, medical, dental, vision, 401K, a generous pet benefits, and much much more! Hourly rate will be offered based on technical skills, credentials and tenured experience.

Essential job functions:

Ability to practice safe handling of all types of chemicals, equipment, and pets Identify and apply proper safety measures for restraint 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.) Run in-house laboratory samples Prepare samples for outside laboratory analysis Proficient in blood draws. Perform venous catheterization Restraint for a variety of patients, including fractious animals Proper restraint for various procedures Knowledge of triage and vital derangement Proficient in IV catheter placement on both feline/canine patients

Surgery:

Preparations, anesthesia monitoring, patient recovery, and surgical write ups. Perform radiographs (including dental radiographs) Perform dental scaling, polishing, and extractions Complete ear cleanings, nail trims and anal gland expressions Dispense and fill prescribed medications; discuss dosing instructions and side effects with clients Medical record documentation Bandaging various areas of a patient Reviewing treatment plans and go home instructions. Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials. Handle telephone calls when necessary House keeping

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account License reimbursement Life insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person