Registered Veterinary Technician POOL

Western University of Health Sciences; Pomona (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,307 - 36,533; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous paid time off

Insurance plans

Reimbursements

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Western University of Health Sciences seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician POOL to support clinical teaching and patient care in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Responsibilities include teaching skills to students, assisting with client services, and supporting faculty. This continuous recruitment offers flexibility in scheduling with a full-time hourly role, and the expected pay range is $22.00–$26.52 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write medical records and recommendations.
• Ability to calculate client’s bills, drug dosages, and dilutions.
• Ability to restrain, handle, and perform physical exams on various species.
• Knowledge of small animal preventative care and veterinary procedures.
• Effective interaction with administration, faculty, staff, students, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Teach veterinary clinical and surgical skills to students.
• Assist with client service and patient care.
• Support faculty with technical and administrative tasks.

Skills

Ability to read and write medical records

Ability to calculate client’s bills and drug dosages

Ability to teach technical skills

Ability to restrain and perform physical exams

Knowledge of small animal preventative care

Computer proficiency (Internet, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Demonstrated leadership

Ability to train new RVT staff

Education

Completion of a degree from an RVT school

RVT License in the State of California

Job description

Position Title

Registered Veterinary Technician POOL

Job Summary

This is a continuous recruitment for an application pool to fill – full time hourly Registered Veterinary Technicians on an as‑needed basis. Applications are accepted year‑round and will remain in the pool. The role is to support clinical teaching and service in the curriculum and public practice of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in teaching veterinary clinical and surgical skills to veterinary students in wellness rotations, clinical skills laboratories, 3rd year courses, and 4th year courses administered by the College of Veterinary Medicine.
• Participate in the development and implementation of clinical services within the Pet Health Clinic, VACS I and VACS II – veterinary ambulatory community service units, 1st and 2nd year clinical courses, 3rd year Small Animal Medicine, Shelter Animal, and Surgical courses and 4th year clinical courses. (Non‑technical duties could include driving a mobile veterinary vehicle(s).)
• Assist with client service and patient care in the involved courses, rotations, and public practice.
• Support faculty with technical and non‑technical skills, administrative needs, preparation and planning where needed in the involved courses, rotations, and public practice.
• Assist with cleaning, proper disinfecting for infection control, and organization of the CVM facilities where the rotations, courses, and public practice occur.
• Participate in the production and implementation of the clinical skills curriculum. Assist with preparation and oversight of pet volunteers and laboratories, setting up and cleaning up laboratories. Maintain inventory and equipment.
• Act as an expert resource for tasks typically performed by a Registered Veterinary Technician.
• Participate in veterinary and education research as needed by the College of Veterinary Medicine.
• Fulfill other technical and non‑technical duties as needed in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and write medical records and recommendations.
• Ability to calculate client’s bills, drug dosages, and dilutions.
• Ability to teach students in technical skills; supervise veterinary students; evaluate and document veterinary patient care.
• Ability to restrain, handle, and perform physical exams on a variety of animal species. Broad species experience desirable.
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for small animal preventative care recommendations (nutrition, dentistry, behavior, immunizations); veterinary medical terminology; veterinary procedures; surgical nursing; basic sanitation and upkeep of equipment.
• Ability to perform a variety of basic veterinary office procedures.
• Logical, independent problem‑solving and attention to detail.
• Effective interaction with administration, faculty, staff, students, clients, and visitors/vendors.
• Computer proficiency (Internet, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated leadership.
• Lead Primary RVT experience at one rotation site or equivalent.
• Ability to train new RVT staff at all levels.

Required Qualifications

• Education: College degree or a combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Completion of a degree from an RVT school.
  • RVT License in the State of California.
• Experience:
  • Entry‑level, no experience necessary or up to 5 years in general practice.
  • Valid California Driver’s License required for travel to off‑site locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Completion of internship/externship while in RVT school.

Work Schedule

• Hours will vary and may include overtime, evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Generous paid time off.
• Insurance plans.
• Reimbursements.
• Retirement benefits.

Physical Demands

Essential functions include frequent use of hands, talking, hearing, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching. Occasionally required to sit, stoop, bend, kneel, and operate a motor vehicle at off‑site locations. Must occasionally lift and/or move dogs and cats up to 50 pounds; sometimes restrain dogs in excess of 100 pounds. Group‑lifting or moving equipment or animals by cart or stretcher up to 100 pounds may also be required. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, focus adjustment, and sufficient visual acuity to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Expected Pay Scale

Minimum: $22.00 per hour
Maximum: $26.52 per hour

Conditions of Employment – Background Check

To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. The offer is conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information.

Pay Transparency Act

The expected pay range is $22.00–$26.52 per hour. Salary offers are determined based on candidate qualifications and experience.

Required Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (optional)
• Curriculum Vitae (optional)
• Letter of Recommendation #1 (optional)
• Letter of Recommendation #2 (optional)
• Letter of Recommendation #3 (optional)
• Additional Applicant Document (optional)
• Required License/Certification (optional)

Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO)

It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.