Registered Veterinary Technician

AmeriVet•San Diego, CA

2d•$25 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Cabrillo Pet Hospital is currently looking to hire a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team! Our ideal candidate will be a dependable, detail-oriented team player who loves animals and being part of a fun, supportive team. They will have experience rooming patients, surgical assisting experience and knowledge of equipment used, drawing blood and running lab work, knowledge of x-rays and proper positioning, experience with proper animal handling and restraint, understanding the importance of client education, and being a positive and motivating team member.

Requirements

Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of California, license must be active and in good standing.
3+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting
Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
Passion for working with animals and their owners
Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
Skilled in venipuncture and Intravenous (IV) catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
Able to perform digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning
Comfortable with general anesthesia and surgical assisting (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique)
Laboratory skills including microscope (ear and fecal cytology); in-house laboratory equipment
Excellent client communication/education
Ability to perform Technician appointments independently, including accurate medical record documentation

Nice To Haves

Fear Free preferred
Ability to utilize ultrasound to obtain diagnostic images and urine samples preferred

Responsibilities

Rooming patients
Surgical assisting
Drawing blood and running lab work
Knowledge of x-rays and proper positioning
Proper animal handling and restraint
Client education
Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories
Perform basic exam procedures
Venipuncture and Intravenous (IV) catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
Perform digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning
Perform complete dental procedures, including digital x-rays, scaling, polishing, charting, and extractions
Comfortable with general anesthesia and surgical assisting (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique)
Laboratory skills including microscope (ear and fecal cytology); in-house laboratory equipment
Utilize ultrasound to obtain diagnostic images and urine samples
Perform Technician appointments independently, including accurate medical record documentation