Cardiology Vet Technician & Procedure Coordinator (On-Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans and dental/vision

Retirement plans

Paid Holidays

Paid time off

CE allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The University of California Veterinary Medical Center-San Diego (UCVMC-SD) seeks an Animal Health Technician to provide technical support to the Cardiology Service, assist in procedures, and maintain specialized equipment for cardiology cases. The role includes room preparation, and occasional support to other services within UC Davis.

Hours are 100% on-site with a Monday–Friday schedule; the candidate must hold a California RVT license and have experience in small animal veterinary hospital

Qualifications

• Valid California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) License.
• Experience with procedures in a small animal veterinary hospital including quickly and accurately assessing emergency situations, including inducing and monitoring anesthesia.
• Skill to handle/restrain patients for examinations, treatments & procedures.
• Skill to communicate, schedule & arrange discharge/re-check appointments in a busy environment.
• Skill and knowledge to fill prescriptions.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication & customer services skills.
• Computer knowledge & skills to utilize various software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, scheduling, data entry.

Responsibilities

• 70% - Technical and Patient Care Support
• 20% - Service Coordinator
• 5% - Misc Specialty Services Technical Support
• 5% - Facility/Equipment Maintenance/Misc

Skills

RVT license

Emergency assessment

Patient handling

Discharge scheduling

Prescription filling

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Tools

Office software

Job description

The University of California Veterinary Medical Center-San Diego (UCVMC-SD) seeks an Animal Health Technician to provide technical support to the Cardiology Service, assist in procedures, and maintain specialized equipment for cardiology cases. The role includes room preparation, and occasional support to other services within UC Davis.

Hours are 100% on-site with a Monday–Friday schedule; the candidate must hold a California RVT license and have experience in small animal veterinary hospital