Veterianry Assistant /Veterinary Technician

Veterianry Assistant /Veterinary Technician Ocean Ave Veterinary Hospital San Francisco, CA Job Details Full-time $25 - $40 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Medication dispensing Anesthetic equipment management Kennel experience Direct patient care Medical equipment sterilization Medication administration Suture removal Patient monitoring Sample preparation Image acquisition for patient care Medical equipment operation Mid-level Preventive health (patient care) Veterinary X-ray Medical-surgical Anesthesiology Surgical instruments Medical laboratory work Perioperative care Medical equipment cleaning Equipment maintenance Patient treatment Vaccination administration Marketing Hospital experience Health education and counseling Veterinary assistant experience Animal restraint Full Job Description Veterinary Technician/ Senior Veterinary Assistant Our ideal candidate: Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant The Veterinary Technician works hand-in-hand with veterinarians to ensure quality patient care, and to aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work. We are looking for someone who is willing to work weekends! Full or Part time The Veterinary Technician assists in multiple procedures providing care for animals including physical examinations, dental procedures, surgeries, immunization, euthanasia as well as client education, marketing, and inventory maintenance. Technicians may also see their own appointments for procedures such as suture removal, nail trim, vaccine administration when a doctor exam is not required, lab work, surgery admission and discharge, and boarding entrance exams.

Job Duties:

Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine and surgery in any appropriate capacity. Obtain and record patient histories, vital signs, and weights. Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for reference labs. Dispense and administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians. Administer fluids and blood products as prescribed by the veterinarian; use and maintain IV pump. Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian. Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals. Prepare patients, instruments, and equipment for surgery; clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials. Assure that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines, cardiac monitors, scopes and breathing apparatus are in good working condition. Communicate with and educate owners in a compassionate, tactful, professional manner. Take radiographs - processes rads, demonstrates proper positioning techniques. Maintain knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations in order to answer client questions, provide education on vaccines, flea, and heartworm products, and assist in marketing veterinary services from which their pet would benefit, such as dental cleaning, senior wellness, spay and neuter procedures, and boarding. Educate clients on products and medications sold including dietary products and answer questions regarding product purchase/use. Perform client callbacks. Assist kennel staff. Experience caring and handling animals, controlling, restraint, surgical assist, X-ray, Dental Cleaning.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person