Surgery - Credentialed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Vet Assistant

4 weeks ago

Fountain Valley, United States VCA Animal Hospitals Full time

Join the V CA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital t eam

Location: 18300 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Why We Want You

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery Department. The ideal candidate will have experience as a surgical veterinary technician, has experience monitoring patients under general anesthesia in a fast-paced environment and a passion for providing high-quality care to animals and our clients. As an integral part of our team, you will work closely with Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Assistants, and other staff members.

Compensation :

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians $29.50 - $35.00

Veterinary Assistant $20.00 - $30.00

ALL dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, nature of practice, schedule and additional responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with physical examinations with the veterinarian and doctor’s assistant

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to compassionately interact and educate clients.

  • Managing medical records, reports and correspondence

  • Prepare surgical suites and equipment for procedures

  • Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures, including patient monitoring, anesthesia administration, and surgical instrument preparation

  • Monitoring general anesthesia plays an important role in this position. This includes heart rate, end-tidal carbon dioxide, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature.

  • Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient status, taking appropriate action to ensure patient safety.

  • Accurately document anesthesia protocols, patient information, and vital signs.

  • Maintain detailed records of medications administered and any complications or issues encountered during procedures.

  • Maintain accurate medical records and ensure proper documentation of anesthesia during surgical procedures

  • Flexibility in scheduling and multitasking capabilities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Collaborate with the veterinary team to ensure a safe and sterile surgical environment

Collaboration:

  • Work closely with doctors and team members to coordinate and optimize patient care.

  • Communicate effectively with the team regarding anesthesia concerns and patient status.

Skills:

  • Venipuncture

  • Catheter placement

  • Radiology

  • Anesthesia monitoring

  • Laboratory work

  • Pharmacology

  • Surgical preparation and assisting

  • Surgical running

  • Patient recovery

  • Compassionate care for our hospitalized patient

  • Ability to work successfully in a team environment

  • Restraining

  • Obtain patient vitals

  • Maintain accurate and complete medical records

  • Assisting our Doctor and Technical staff as needed with patient care

  • Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately

  • Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry.

Qualifications:

  • Current and valid Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license or minimum of 2 years of technical related duties.

  • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and common conditions.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

  • Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards animals and their owners.

  • Knowledge and experience with handling and administering different drugs and following safety protocols.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

**We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at ** vcacareers.com

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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