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Surgical Veterinary Technician

2 months ago

Fountain Valley, California, United States VCA Animal Hospitals Full time
Seeking a Skilled Veterinary Technician for Surgery Department

We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery Department at VCA Animal Hospitals.

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
  • Proper identification of instrumentation
  • Surgical preparation and assisting
  • Surgical running
  • Proper sterilization techniques
  • Patient recovery
  • Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
  • 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
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 https://www.vcahospitals.com/careers/equal-opportunity-employer