Registered Veterinary Technician POOL

Registered Veterinary Technician POOL Pomona, CA Job Details Full-time $22.00 - $26.52 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Nutrition Veterinary Technology Direct patient care Medical documentation Clinical program implementation Veterinary Technician Certification Volunteer management 5 years Computer literacy Infection control Veterinary experience Laboratory experience No experience needed Research Administrative experience Preventive health (patient care) Animal disease prevention Driver's License Clinical staff training Disinfection procedures Curriculum implementation Driving Staff training Clinical rotations Medical equipment cleaning Productivity software Training & development Equipment inventory management General practice Medical terminology Teaching Veterinary terminology Entry level Animal restraint Full Job Description This is a continuous recruitment for an application pool to fill - full time hourly Registered Veterinary Technicians on an as-needed basis. Applications are accepted year-round and will remain in the pool. To support clinical teaching and service in the curriculum and public practice of the College of Veterinary Medicine Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Ability to read and write medical records and recommendations. Ability to calculate client's bills, drug dosages, and dilutions. Ability to teach students in technical skills. Ability to supervise veterinary students and decide if intervention is required for the safety of students and/or nonhuman animals. Must possess the knowledge and ability to fairly evaluate and document veterinary student's clinical/surgical skills. Ability to restrain, handle and perform a physical exam on a variety of animal species. Broad species experience is desirable. Knowledge and enthusiasm for small animal preventative care recommendations (including nutrition, dentistry, behavior, and immunizations), veterinary medical terminology, veterinary medical procedures, surgical nursing, and basic sanitation and upkeep of veterinary medical equipment and environments. Ability to perform a variety of basic veterinary office procedures. Ability for logical, independent problem solving, and attention to detail and process. Must be able to interact effectively with administration, faculty, staff, students, clients and outside visitors/vendors. Ability to use computers for Internet searches and for Excel, Word and PowerPoint documents.

Competencies:

Self-Starter. Demonstrated leadership. Is a Lead Primary RVT at one rotation sight or experience of a lead position at their previous employment. The ability to train new RVT staff at all RVT levels.

Required Qualifications Education:

College Degree or any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job. Completion of a degree from RVT school. RVT License in the State of California.

Experience:

Entry level, no experience necessary or up to 5 years of experience in general practice. A valid California Driver's License is required, as the role involves travel to off-site locations as part of regular job responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications Education:

Completion of internship/externship while in RVT school. Essential Job Duties Key Responsibilities Participate in teaching veterinary clinical and surgical skills to veterinary students in wellness rotations, clinical skills laboratories, 3rd year courses, and 4th year courses administered by the College of Veterinary Medicine. Key Responsibilities Participates in the development and implementation of clinical services by performing the technical and nontechnical duties typical of a registered veterinary technician within the Pet Health Clinic, VACS I and VACS II - veterinary ambulatory community service units, 1st and 2nd year clinical courses, 3rd year Small Animal Medicine, Shelter Animal, and Surgical courses and 4th year clinical courses. (Nontechnical duties could include driving a mobile vet vehicle(s).) Key Responsibilities Assist with client service and patient care in the involved courses, rotations, and public practice. Key Responsibilities Support faculty with technical and nontechnical skills, administrative needs, preparation and planning where needed in the involved courses, rotations, and public practice. Key Responsibilities Assist with cleaning, proper disinfecting for infection control, and organization of the CVM facilities, where the rotations, courses, and public practice occur. Key Responsibilities Participates in the production and implementation of the clinical skills curriculum. Assist with preparation and oversight of pet volunteers and laboratories, setting up and cleaning up laboratories. Maintain inventory and equipment. Key Responsibilities Act as an expert resource for tasks typically performed by a Registered Veterinary Technician. Key Responsibilities Participates in veterinary and education research as needed by the College of Veterinary Medicine. Key Responsibilities Fulfill other technical and nontechnical duties as needed in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Posting Details Continued Work Schedule Hours will vary and may include overtime, evenings and weekends. Working at WesternU We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally, Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success. Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment. Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community. As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences. WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people! Expected Pay Scale Minimum $22.00 Hourly Maximum $26.52 Hourly Physical Demands Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, list maximum weight and duration The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, bend, kneel, and operate a motor vehicle as part of clinical or educational duties at off-site locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move dogs and cats weighing up to 50 pounds and may occasionally walk or restrain dogs in excess of 100 pounds. Group-lifting or moving animals or equipment by cart or stretcher up to 100 pounds may also be required. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and sufficient visual acuity to safely operate a motor vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items, dogs or cats up to 50 pounds in weight for short duration. The employee must occasionally group-lift or move items or animals by cart or stretcher up to 100 pounds for short duration. Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties of the Veterinary Technician are normally performed in a veterinary clinic/hospital, laboratory or animal shelter setting. While performing in these settings, the employee is exposed to owned, rescue and shelter animals, anesthetic gases, and other substances (antiseptics, cleaning solutions, pharmacological drugs) used in animal care. Occasionally the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to telephone calls, office equipment, animal noises, and normal student traffic. There is a moderate exposure to toxic chemicals and fumes. There is a slight potential for electrical shock and risk of radiation exposure. 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