Veterinary Technician North Valley Veterinary Center Lancaster, CA Job Details Full-time $20 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Qualifications Animal hospital experience Veterinary Technician Certification Triage Emergency medicine Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description Looking for a happy, compassionate, motivated veterinary technician to enhance our team! North Valley Veterinary Center is seeking a lasting relationship with an experienced veterinary technician to assist our Veterinarians with the primary medical support of our patients and clients. Position Overview Skills should be proficient in: Gathering pet history and obtaining TPR Triage for urgent/emergency care Knowledge of medications and uses Administering vaccines, injections, medications correctly via appropriate route of administration Hospitalized patient care (Establishing and monitoring IVF, completing orders for treatments, assisting DVMs with assessments, etc.) Outpatient care (Performing x-rays, lab work, nail trims, expressing anal glands, ear cleaning/flushing, etc.) Assisting in surgery by prepping pets for procedures, monitoring pets during anesthesia and recovery processes (Ability to perform dental cleanings and take dental x-rays if RVT ideal)

Position Requirements:

Minimum of 2 years of paid veterinary technician experience required (

PLEASE NOTE:

Candidates with less than 2 years of experience will not be considered) Emergency hospital experience preferred and RVT a plus! VAs with strong technician based skills will be considered as well!

Ideal candidates will have:

A love for all animals! A happy, pleasant and positive demeanor. A strong desire to be an integral part of the team and assist others. A positive contribution to team morale on a daily basis. Excellent communication skills. Excellent problem solving ability and work ethic. Wage range is based on experience, adaptability and availability. It is also a starting point and may be negotiable based on those factors. We ask that candidates refrain from calling as a courtesy to our reception staff. Thank you!

Work Location:

One location

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Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person