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ajwolfer@claremontvet.com
Registered Veterinary Technician / Experienced 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
Registered Veterinary Technician / Experienced Veterinary Assistant Oakland, CA Job Details Full-time $33 - $38 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits License reimbursement Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Vascular access Surgery assistance Companion animal handling Dispensing prescriptions Direct patient care Customer communication Monitored anesthesia care Veterinary surgical assistance experience Veterinary equipment cleaning Veterinary Technician Certification Peripheral intravenous cannulation Orthopedic splint application Animal catheterization Animal blood collection Working with individuals in post-surgery recovery Veterinary radiography operation Anesthesiology Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Cleaning Perioperative care Animal husbandry Veterinary surgical instrument sterilization Veterinary post-operative care Patient sedation monitoring Patient treatment Procedural Sedation Veterinary dentistry Communication skills Entry level Urine sample collection Full Job Description Job Summary For over 100 years, Claremont Veterinary Hospital has provided compassionate veterinary care for cats and dogs in our community. Our mission is to always be there for your pet in the same way your pet is always there for you. Our hospital opened to patients in 1918 and has been a fixture of the close-knit Rockridge community ever since. We are proud to be the first woman owners of this well-loved practice, just the fourth in 100 years of providing high-quality veterinary medicine for four-legged family members. We are looking for a compassionate and positive RVT to support our veterinary hospital in providing excellent patient care. Our ideal candidate is willing to work at a fast pace, multitask and share their talents and knowledge base. Strong candidates should be proficient in the following: Animal Handling and Restraint Familiarity with Fear Free Practices IV Catheter Placement Venipuncture Endotracheal Tube Placement Managing anesthetic and sedated patients Cystocentesis Properly Obtaining Lab Samples Familiarity with animal disease protocols Pharmaceutical knowledge Aseptic technique Radiographs Bandaging/Splinting Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities Include:
Animal Husbandry Assist in holding and restraining animals during exams and procedures Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and tools Anesthesia assistance and monitoring during routine and emergency surgeries Blood and urine collection Peripheral IV catheter placement Perform radiographs Care for anesthetic patients pre-, intra- and post operatively Ability to fill prescriptions and review them with clients Bonus for knowledge and/or interest in dental procedures!Job Type:
Full-time Salary:
$33+/hr based on experienceBenefits:
Sign-on bonus! 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insuranceSick Leave Employee Discount Weekends Off Paid Holidays Pay:
$33.00 - $38.00 per hour Expected hours: 32.0 per weekBenefits:
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 insuranceExperience:
Veterinary :
1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:
Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)Work Location:
In personEmployment Type:
Full Time Salary:
$33 - $38Hourly Bonus/Commission:
NoBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development