Registered Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Medical Center of Woodland Hills
About The Position
Veterinary Medical Center of Woodland Hills is a long-standing general practice hospital with deep ties to the community, located in beautiful Woodland Hills, California. Our goal is to provide compassionate and quality medicine while striving to make an impact in our community and treat our patients/clients like family. We are currently looking to hire a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team! The ideal candidate will be a dependable, detail-oriented team player who loves pets and being part of a fun, supportive team. Veterinary Medical Center of Woodland Hills aims to provide owners with sound, honest choices for their pets and to provide our patients with excellent and compassionate medical care. We strive to give our customers the best personalized service possible and to create a friendly, professional work environment for our awesome staff!
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, Fear Free preferred
- Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Ability to utilize ultrasound to obtain diagnostic images and urine samples
Responsibilities
- Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories
- Perform basic exam procedures
- Skilled in venipuncture and Intravenous (IV) catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
- Able to 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
- Ability to utilize ultrasound to obtain diagnostic images and urine samples preferred
- Excellent client communication/education
- Ability to perform Technician appointments independently, including accurate medical record documentation
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Pet care discounts for your personal pets
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Referral program
- 401(k) matching
- Student loan assistance
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Mental health resources
- Generous paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
