Registered Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Newport Animal Hospital has been providing friendly, full-service veterinary care to the Newport Coast community for over a decade. We are a general practice that provides top quality veterinary care. We are open Monday through Friday 8am - 6pm, Saturdays 8am - 3pm, closed Sundays. Feel free to check out our website: https://www.newportanimalhosp.com/

Veterinarian Technician Job Responsibilities:

Provides animal care by determining animal requirements. Assists examinations and diagnostic procedures. Assists during operations. Cares for animals. Maintains supplies and equipment. Maintains records. Determines animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews. Completes laboratory tests and studies and diagnostic imaging. Takes vital signs and collects samples. Administers medications, drugs, and vaccines. Bandage and wraps wounds. Supports animal examinations by assembling required supplies and instruments. Explains animal status to owners. Prepares surgery table instruments. Completes local/regional anesthesia. Places catheters and obtains blood gases as needed. Maintains sterile conditions. Obtains and verifies medications. Cleans animal cages and equipment Maintains safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing operating areas, verifying shelf life of medications, and complying with legal regulations. Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Schedule:

8 hour shifts M-F, 6 hour shifts Sa Monday to Saturday Saturday availability Veterinarian Technician Qualifications /

Skills:

Knowledge of animal behavior Animal husbandry Love of animals Documentation skills Analyzing information Clinical skills Use of medical technologies Attention to detail Patience Verbal communication Technical understanding

Education and Experience Requirements:

Completion of a two-year American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited program from a community college, college, or university CA License certification

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Uniform allowance

Experience:

Veterinary:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Registered Veterinary Technician license (Required)

Work Location:

In person