Registered Veterinary Technician - Dentistry

Dentistry and Oral Surgery for Animals San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentistry and Oral Surgery for Animals San Marcos is hiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians to support patient care and client services in a busy veterinary practice.

The role covers anesthesia monitoring, radiology, pre- and post-operative care, and routine dentistry under supervision. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential; proficiency with veterinary software and MS Office is expected. Active state technician license is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years veterinary office experience required.
• Active state veterinary technician license preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain exam, treatment, and surgical rooms.
• Greet clients and patients.
• Obtain patient history and updates from clients.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures and anesthesia monitoring.
• Process and submit lab work in house and to outside labs.
• Maintain accurate patient records and dosages.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Active state veterinary technician license

2 years veterinary office experience

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Dentistry and Oral Surgery for Animals San Marcos, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is hiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Veterinary Technician is responsible for a variety of tasks related to customer service and patient care within the veterinary practice. Tasks include animal handling, pre- and post-operative patient care, anesthesia monitoring, x-rays and proper prophy technique.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Required: 2 years previous veterinary office experience
• Preferred: Active state technician license
• Preferred: High School graduate or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software(i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must be able to learn and operate various veterinary software applications
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Effective in multi-tasking (prioritizing and accomplishing tasks)
• Maintain a positive work environment
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• The ability to work collectively with team members
• Maintain professional and courteous demeanor in challenging/stressful situations
• Have a positive and compassionate attitude.
• Work well independently and as a team member.
• Be honest, reliable and a strong leader.
• Willingness to learn

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Functions that an individual can perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation)

• Prepare and maintain exam, treatment, and surgical rooms
• Greet clients and patients
• Obtain patient history and updates from clients
• The ability to perform and/or assist with diagnostic procedures
• Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records
• The ability to calculate medication dosages
• Review patient instructions with clients and distribute educational materials
• Obtain blood samples-cephalic/saphenous/jugular
• Process and submit lab work both in house and to outside labs
• Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments and surgical supplies (gowns,

towels, etc.)

• The ability to properly run an autoclave
• Place IV catheters and assist with surgical equipment monitoring (anesthesia, ventilator, fluid pump, etc.)
• Restrain patient for examination with the veterinarian.
• Take notes on examination results and updating records.
• Assist in inventory control of medical supplies.
• Administer medications that the veterinarian has prescribed.
• Monitor and track vitals during/following surgery.
• Anesthesia: induction, maintenance, monitoring and recovery.
• Dentistry: ultrasonic scaling, hand scaling, polishing, and general knowledge of the oral cavity, charting, AVDS abbreviations.
• Radiology: full mouth intraoral radiographs, ability to use digital DR and CR systems.
• Calm, comfort and properly handle animals before, during and after procedures.
• Take pets for a walk during their visit and before they go home.
• Regularly clean the veterinary facility, ensuring that it remains in a sanitary and attractive condition. Dry mop whenever hair/paper is on the floor.
• Clean and sterilize the animal enclosures in order to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and provide a pleasant environment for the clinic’s patients.
• Clean, brush, remove bandages each patient before they go home.
• Maintain veterinary equipment in a sterile condition, in order to prevent postoperative infections.

PHYSICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds from floor level and above at least several times

per day

• The ability to work in a stationary position at a computer for long periods of time

periods of time

• The ability to physically restrain all sizes of pets on the floor and on the exam table

table

• Must be able to grasp, hold, and manipulate objects
• Possess vision abilities to detect, observe and assess, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

focus

• Potential for exposure to anesthetic gases with proper protective measures
• Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• Reports to: Practice Manager or Medical Director and/or DVM

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign dutiesand/or responsibilities at any time

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay range from$27-$36hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.