Experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant - Growth & CE

Engelsen Enterprises, Inc., a Professional Corporation; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Employee Pet Discount

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

CE

Job summary

Rancho Sequoia Veterinary Hospital in Simi Valley, CA is seeking a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant with hands-on veterinary hospital experience to join our busy team. We provide high-quality medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment and value teamwork, reliability, and compassionate client service.

You will assist veterinarians with examinations and treatments, restrain dogs and cats, draw blood, run in-house diagnostics, prepare and administer medications and vaccines,

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary hospital experience required.
• Excellent technical skills including venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, and lab techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatments
• Safely handling and restraining dogs and cats
• Drawing blood and collecting laboratory samples
• Running in-house diagnostic testing
• Preparing and administering medications and vaccines under veterinarian direction
• Taking and assisting with digital radiographs
• Preparing patients for surgery and assisting with procedures
• Monitoring anesthesia and patient vital signs
• Providing post-operative and hospitalized patient care
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Educating and communicating with clients
• Helping keep treatment areas organized and stocked for patient care

Skills

Veterinary patient care

Team player

Client communication

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory techniques

Job description

Rancho Sequoia Veterinary Hospital in Simi Valley, CA is seeking a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant with hands-on veterinary hospital experience to join our busy team. We provide high-quality medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment and value teamwork, reliability, and compassionate client service.

You will assist veterinarians with examinations and treatments, restrain dogs and cats, draw blood, run in-house diagnostics, prepare and administer medications and vaccines,