Registered Vet Tech/Mobile Unit Coordinator - CAH-PWW

Helen Woodward Animal Center; Rancho Santa Fe (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Helen Woodward Animal Center is seeking a Licensed RVT to join the Mobile Unit Outreach program. You will assist veterinarians with procedures, manage patient check-in/out, monitor anesthesia, and maintain records. The role includes inventory control and occasional driving of the mobile unit, with strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Requires a current California RVT license; ability to lift up to 55–100 lbs and work both independently and with a team in a dynamic mobile setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed RVT required with California license.
• Knowledge of surgery, laboratory and medicine for small animals.
• Ability to lift up to 55–100 lbs and work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarian in Mobile Unit Outreach procedures.
• Check in appointments, admit and discharge surgical patients.
• Induction, monitoring anesthesia and recovery under supervision.
• Maintain medical records and data reports.
• Oversee inventory, ordering and tracking supplies.
• Drive the mobile unit as needed and ensure sanitation.

Skills

Licensed RVT

Surgical assistance

Animal handling

Record keeping

Driving a mobile unit

Education

California RVT license

Job description

Registered Vet Tech/Mobile Unit Coordinator

Part Time (16 hours/week)

$31.00 - $32.00 an hour

Are you a Licensed RVT who loves helping animals and people? Come join our Mobile Unit Outreach program at the world renowned Helen Woodward Animal Center!

The RVT/Mobile Unit Coordinator will assist the veterinarian with seeing pets through our Mobile Unit Outreach program with patient procedures which includes checking in appointments, admitting and discharging surgical patients, working lead in surgery prep, induction, monitoring anesthesia and recovery, etc. Will maintain accurate medical records, track all data points and reports, administer prescribed medications (including IV, IM, SQ, and PO), assist in surgery as needed as well as oversee inventory, ordering, and tracking supplies. Ensure that safety and sanitation procedures are followed at all times.

Will also work directly with Companion Animal Hospital to pick up/drop off controlled substances and complete drug logs for each visit. Assist the Outreach Specialist in scheduling clients and coordinating site visits and perform weekly inventory of supplies and medications. Ensure mobile unit is cleaned after each visit and prepared for the next. Will drive the mobile unit as necessary.

Requires a current California RVT license. Must possess the knowledge required of a Registered Veterinary Technician with regards to surgery, laboratory and medicine as it pertains to the field of small animal medicine. Must possess knowledge and display confidence in restraint and handling of companion animal species and be able to work both independently and with a team. Able to work in a continuously changing, multiple doctor mobile unit environment and able to follow written and verbal doctor orders without direct supervision. Ability to safely lift objects weighing up to 55 lbs. or safely lift objects weighing up to 100 lbs. with assistance.

As this position may require occasional driving duties, must possess a valid Driver's license and have a clean driving record.