Veterinary Technician Veterinary specialty and emergency center - 3.8 Thousand Oaks, CA Job Details Full-time $25 - $32 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Direct patient care Vital signs Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Diagnostic radiology Animal drug administration Veterinary CPR Emergency medicine Managing patient records Pet medication administration Veterinary assistant experience

Full Job Description Position Overview :

The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. You will assist in providing patient care, conducting examinations, assisting during surgery, provide nursing care, and maintaining patient medical records.

Tasks include:

Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging. Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds. Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients. Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs. Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations. Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner. Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

Veterinary assistant: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person