Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician ABC Veterinary Hospital Pacific Beach San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time $20 - $25 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Qualifications Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description Description We are looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our team. The job of a veterinary technician is to offer support to our doctors, provide fear-free experience for our patients and assist with educating clients about their pets medical needs. It is expected of our technicians to be able to perform duties such as; blood draws, IV Catheter placement, surgical monitoring, basic technical work, client education/communication and great attention to detail.

Performance Expectations:

Can provide compassionate care to patients and clients Dependable and arrives at shift in a timely manner, and is committed to upholding the core values and mission of the hospital Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks Can legibly keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy Can prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas Can proficiently restrain pets even when large, difficult or fractious •

FEAR FREE CERTIFIED A PLUS

• Can place IV catheter using sterile technique Understands all common vaccinations and vaccination protocols and can explain them to clients Knows all common preventative medicines and can explain their use to clients Has deeper knowledge of common medical conditions and their treatments Understands usage, knows the dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs, and can readily explain them to the clients Gives SQ, IM, and IV injections Can prepare and read skin cytology, skin scrape, and ear cytology Can handle clients' medical questions with confidence and direct them to veterinarians when appropriate Can explain necessary follow-up and homecare instructions Can effectively position for and perform image capture of radiographs for basic/routine studies Knows common disease states and can alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients Knows common diseases and how they are transmitted Admit patients following hospital policy and doctors' written orders Discharge patients based on the veterinarian's orders, ensuring that patients are well-groomed and in a medically appropriate state Work well with all employees and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy

Job Requirements:

1 year minimum experience, Controlled Substance Permit Required.

Job Type:

Full Time Benefits:

We are looking for someone to work 4 x 10 hr shifts OR 5 8 hr shifts (depending on our need), Saturday shift required (though may rotate with other technicians). We offer Medical Benefits, Dental, Vision, 401K, CE Reimbursement and Scrub Reimbursement.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Salary:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Healthcare setting:

Clinic Schedule:

8 hour shift OR 10 hour shift depending on need Day shift Monday to Friday Saturdays required

Experience:

Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)