Cardiology Vet Tech: Tech & Patient Care Expert

University of California, Davis; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center-San Diego (UCVMC-SD) seeks an Animal Health Technician 3 to support Cardiology with procedures, patient care, and equipment maintenance. The role involves coordinating procedures, assisting with surgeries, and occasional cross-service support at UC Veterinary Medical Center.

Qualified candidates will hold a California RVT license, have emergency and anesthesia experience, and demonstrate excellent communication and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Valid California RVT license required.
• Experience in small animal hospital with emergencies and anesthesia.
• Ability to handle/restrain patients for exams and procedures.
• Excellent communication and discharge scheduling skills.
• Ability to fill prescriptions; strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and patient care support in Cardiology service.
• Coordinate procedures and assist with surgeries.
• Support other UC VMC services as needed.
• Maintain inventory of specialized catheters and equipment.
• Maintain exam rooms and treatment areas; assist with equipment maintenance.

Skills

RVT license

Emergency clinical assessment

Patient handling & restraint

Discharge scheduling

Prescription filling

Interpersonal & communication

Computer literacy

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Scheduling

Data entry

Job description

UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center-San Diego (UCVMC-SD) seeks an Animal Health Technician 3 to support Cardiology with procedures, patient care, and equipment maintenance. The role involves coordinating procedures, assisting with surgeries, and occasional cross-service support at UC Veterinary Medical Center.

Qualified candidates will hold a California RVT license, have emergency and anesthesia experience, and demonstrate excellent communication and multitasking abilities.