Registered Veterinary Technician

Northridge Animal Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Northridge Animal Medical Center (NAMC) is a well-established small animal general practice that provides progressive, compassionate, and affordable veterinary care. Our mission is to offer clients a full-service facility with a highly trained team prepared to provide complete and innovative veterinary care for pets. This includes wellness care, urgent care, general surgery, orthopedic procedures, dentistry, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. Our facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology such as a complete IDEXX in-house lab, digital imaging for both whole body and dental, and a cold therapy laser. We strive to maintain a friendly and cohesive working environment with top-quality medicine, fostering a team that feels like family and clients who feel like friends.

Requirements

• Registered veterinary technician
• 1+ year experience preferred but not required
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Nice To Haves

• Positioning for dental radiographs

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint
• Triage of incoming patients
• Collection and analysis of lab samples
• Diagnostic imaging
• Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
• Administration of medications
• Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
• Surgical preparation and assistance
• Anesthetic management

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Personal Pet Discounts
• Holiday Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed