Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician South Hills Animal Hospital West Covina, CA Job Details Full-time $22 - $25 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications Vascular access Spanish Blood sampling Patient monitoring Customer service Triage Animal catheterization Dental scaling Radiology English High school diploma or GED IV insertion Surgery Anesthesiology Medical imaging Veterinary assistant experience Animal restraint Full Job Description South Hills Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Dr. Francis Park and Dr. Thomas Kim have years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. We have recently moved into our newly renovated location fully equipped with in-house laboratory, digital radiography, full anesthesia monitoring, a fully equipped surgical suite, upgraded equipment and technology, and additional exam rooms. We are a fast paced hospital in need of an experienced veterinary assistant with 3-5 years experience (required). This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to gain experience within the animal field while working in an upbeat, progressive and fast paced practice. We are looking for a professional friendly demeanor, willing to learn with a true heart for animals. The ideal candidate should possess excellent organizational and communication skills, be able to provide quality customer service, and be able to work well in a team setting. Being bilingual is a plus (combination of English & Spanish/Chinese/Korean). As a veterinary technician you are the primary support to veterinarians and patients alike. Veterinary technicians must be able to pay attention to detail, respond quickly and calmly at all times, and maintain the highest quality of patient care and client service. Please do not apply if you do not possess the skills listed below. Essential duties and responsibilities (but not limited to): Injections (IV, IM, SQ). TPR's Triage Room/history intake Communication skills. Client education skills. Pharmacology knowledge. Proper restraint and handling of patients. Surgical prep and assisting. Anesthesiology monitoring (REQUIRED) . Dental cleaning (scaling and polishing - REQUIRED ). In house laboratory skills. Radiology Venipuncture. IV catheter placement. Scheduling appointments/charging clients out Creating estimates/invoices

Qualifications:

At least 3-5 year of veterinary assistant or technician experience in veterinary field (REQUIRED) . Registered Veterinary Technician License (preferred but not required) High School Diploma or GED (required) Must have skills listed above (required) Must be able to lift 40 pounds safely & stand for long periods of time Must be available Friday and Saturdays (required) Basic math & writing skills

Benefits:

Employee discount There may be additional responsibilities assigned as necessary. Must have the skills listed above to be considered. Please write a brief description describing the related qualifications to the position and forward your resume and cover letter for consideration. Must submit a resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Located in West Covina, CA (only one location)

Job Types:

Full-time Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Experience:

Veterinary assistant: 2 years (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

West Covina, CA 91791 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

West Covina, CA 91791: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person