Relief Veterinary Assistant or Rvt

3 weeks ago


Los Angeles, United States The Sam Simon Foundation Full time

We are a mobile surgical veterinary clinic that travels throughout Los Angeles doing free surgeries for cats and dogs belonging to low-income families.

Our clinic runs 4 days per week (Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri), and travels all throughout Los Angeles. We offer 2-4 high-volume spay/neuter days per month, and the rest of the days are major surgery (aka "FSC").

We are currently looking for someone to help on our S/N days, which are typically every other Thursday,, and to function as a relief tech on our FSC days as needed.

**Shifts**:

- S/N days: 6:30am - 2:30pm
- FSC days: 6:30am - end of day (usually 3:00pm - 5:00pm)

**Requirements**:

- An RVT license - **OR** - proof of completion of an RVT or Veterinary Assistance program - **OR** - at least one year of experience in a surgical setting for unlicensed veterinary assistants. Special consideration given to applicants with HQHVSN experience.
- Concern for patient comfort and safety
- Flexible schedule
- Reliable transportation
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, but not required

**Duties**:

- Administering vaccines, fluids and medications
- Anesthetic dosing and induction (RVTs only)
- Animal handling
- Drawing blood (FSC days only)
- Intubation/extubation (will train)
- Monitoring anesthesia machine
- Placing IV catheters (FSC days only)
- Prepping animals for surgery
- Restraining animals in a proper and safe manner
- Surgical preparation and recovery of animals


**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $24.43 - $26.02 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Healthcare setting:

- Clinic

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift

Application Question(s):

- Have you been fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Veterinary Technician: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- Spanish (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Veterinary Technician Certification (preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations



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