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McGrath Veterinary Center
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and Veterinary Assistant
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What they do
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
McGrath Veterinary Center is a well-established veterinary practice dedicated to providing high-quality care for our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our team is passionate about animals and committed to delivering the best possible healthcare in a friendly and collaborative environment. We are currently seeking Registered Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants to join our team in our general practice and emergency facility. The ideal candidates will be compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic about providing excellent patient care. You will assist the veterinarians in providing high-quality care to our animal patients. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic veterinary clinic. The anticipated starting hourly rate for individuals expressing interest in this position is $22 to $34 per hour. Rate to be determined by the schedule, location, experience, certifications, skills, and abilities of the applicant.
Role Responsibilities:
Ability to perform veterinary technician duties.Including but not limited to:
venipuncture, IV catheter placement, basic drug calculations, fluids and CRIs, radiology Obtain and run/process lab samples Monitoring and treatment of critical patients Providing critical care and treatments to hospitalized pets Understanding of isolation protocols Monitoring anesthesia Assisting veterinarians with medical notation, client communication, exams, and various medical procedures Preferred knowledge of how to set up various emergency procedures (laceration repairs, unblocking cats, etc.) Restraint of both dogs and cats Comfortable withIV/IM/SQ
injections Preferred urine collection via cystocentesis ultrasound guided (K9 and feline) Stocking and cleaningRequirements:
Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience High school or equivalent (required) RVT license (preferred) Knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology Ability to communicate calmly, clearly, and effectively with both staff and clients Strong verbal and written skills Strong attention to detail and follow through Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of vital signs and when to alert a doctor regarding patient status Benefits- The good stuff! : 401(k) with employer match Dental insurance Employee discount and free exams Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Bonusly
- Employee internal reward program Continuing Education Allowance for RVTs Team building events
Referral Program Schedule:
10 hour shift Mid Shift (9:30am-8pm, 10am-8:30pm, 10:30am-9pm) Late Shifts (11:30am-10pm, 12pm-10:30pm) Some Holidays Overtime as needed Must work at least 1 weekend dayHospital Hours:
Monday- Friday 8 am
- 8 pm Saturday and Sunday 8am-8pm ER Location Monday
- Friday 7am-10pm Join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care for our animal patients.
Note:
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on the needs of the clinic.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.00- $34.