Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technician - No Weekends

Animal Dermatology Group; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401K with employer match

Monthly bonuses

Discounts on services and medications for employee pets

Job summary

Animal Dermatology Group in Tustin, California, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of three years of experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers competitive wages, paid vacations, and health benefits without the requirement of weekend work. If you have a passion for animal care and a strong team spirit, this role may be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience including intubation/anesthesia.
• Must be friendly, outgoing, 'people oriented'.
• Capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent relations with clients and pets.
• Provide compassionate nursing care for all patients.
• Record keeping and filling prescriptions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Adaptability to change

Client relations

Ability to perform cursory examinations

Education

College or college-equivalent education for Registered Veterinary Technician

Tools

Stethoscope

Otoscope

Job description

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Tustin is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Energetic
• Positive
• Upbeat personality
• Takes initiative
• Commitment to the needs of the clinic
• Punctual
• Willingness to teach others and share ideas
• Openness to diversity
• Adaptability to change
• Accountable
• Able to see big picture

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including but not limited to):

• Minimum of three years of experience including intubation/anesthesia
• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change

Medical Related Skills:

• Phlebotomy
• IV catheter placement
• Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
• Anesthetic induction
• Anesthetic monitoring
• Assisting in surgery
• Suture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues
• Apply bandages and/or splints
• Wound care
• Ability to use a stethoscope and otoscope
• Advising pet owners on proper care, etc.

Duties (including but not limited to):

• Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms
• Exceed the client’s expectations of service
• Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients
• Housekeeping/ maintenance
• Ability to perform a cursory examination of an animal
• Ability to recognize potential patient issues
• Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor
• Record keeping
• Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor, etc.

Education and Physical Requirements:

• College or college-equivalent education as required in becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician
• Dependable attendance is required
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions
• The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.

Benefits

• No weekends!
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Monthly bonuses based on clinic dietary sales
• Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options
• Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 401K with employer match
• CE opportunities
• Uniforms
• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets

*Some traveling may be required