Registered Veterinary Technician (Temporary)

Wallis Annenberg PetSpace; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallis Annenberg PetSpace in Playa Vista is seeking a Relief Registered Veterinary Technician to assist the medical team in the PetSpace Health Center and care for in-house animal medical needs.

You will conduct intake exams, prepare medications, assist with surgeries, monitor anesthesia, and provide vaccinations and treatments under veterinarian direction, while maintaining medical records and ensuring hospital hygiene.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years working as Veterinary Technician.
• Experience performing complex animal health procedures and dental cleanings.
• Experience administering general anesthesia for surgical procedures on animals.
• Experience calculating and administering medications; catheterization and blood collection.
• Knowledge of hospital protocols and infection control in a veterinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake exams for dogs, cats, and small animals per PetSpace protocols.
• Prepare medications, anesthetic drugs, tests, vaccines and equipment.
• Assist veterinary team with anesthesia, monitoring and post-surgical care.
• Administer injections, vaccinations, medications and supportive care.
• Maintain medical records and sanitation in exam, prep, and surgery rooms.
• Communicate medical concepts to potential adopters and staff.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Calm under pressure

Education

AA in Animal Science

BS in Animal Science

CA RVT license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Shelter software

Job description

Annenberg PetSpace, located in Playa Vista, is a unique community space featuring pet adoptions, a humane education program, and a leadership institute for animal science and welfare advancement. Annenberg PetSpace focuses on the bond between people and their pets, as well as the origins and community impact of that relationship.

Reporting to the Administrative Manager, Clinical Operations, the Relief Registered Veterinary Technician will assist the medical team in the PetSpace Health Center and care for in-house animal medical needs.

Medical

• Intake exams for dogs, cats, and small animals transferred from partner shelters following PetSpace protocols including vaccines, tests, and medical recordkeeping.
• Prepare all medications, anesthetic drugs, tests, vaccines and equipment to be used, including surgical packs
• Clean, sonicate, pack, and sterilize surgical instruments
• Assist veterinary team with with preparation, monitoring, and post-surgical care of surgeries
• Assist Veterinary team with general medical care of animals
• Perform all post-surgical clean-up, including instruments, laundry, packs, etc.
• Keep storage, exam, prep, and surgery rooms hygienically clean and in order
• Administer injections, vaccinations, medications, treatments and supportive care measures as directed by Veterinarian/approved medical protocols.
• Intubate animals, place intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture, run diagnostic tests, and administer fluids, as needed and at the direction of the Veterinarian
• Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients in preoperative, operative, and postoperative phases
• Ensure that anesthetic machines, pulse oximeters, scales, and other equipment are functional. When equipment is not working properly report to Administrative Manager, Clinical Operations
• Draw blood, urine, fecal samples and submit for testing and diagnosis to appropriate entity
• Provide vaccinations and medications, as directed by Veterinarian/approved protocols
• Perform other lab tests, as directed
• Stay current in knowledge of emergency drugs and protocols
• Other duties as assigned

Customer Service / Programming

• Communicate in an effective and professional manner with public and Annenberg PetSpace staff members, especially Veterinarians and Animal Care Specialists
• Know veterinary medical concepts, including, but not limited to vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks. Be able to communicate such information to potential adopters
• Provide comprehensive specific information to potential adopters about each animal’s condition, as necessary

Requirements

• Participate in public education programming (i.e. pop up presentations, behind the scenes clinic tours, etc.)
• education program team
• Assist veterinarian/Health Center Coordinator in coordinating continuing education calendar, maintaining continuing education requirements for veterinary staff, and coordinating onsite continuing education programs in conjunction with the education program team
• Represent Annenberg PetSpace in professional and courteous manner at all times

Administrative/Other

• Maintain medical records on every animal.
• Order and maintain veterinary supplies as directed by and in coordination with Veterinarian and Health Center Coordinator.
• Adhere to all protocols put forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• Follow all written and verbally communicated Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• 3-5 years working as Veterinary Technician
• Experience performing complex animal health technical procedures and dental cleanings.
• Experience establishing and administering general anesthesia for surgical procedures on animals as well as administering medications
• Experience to calculate and administer medications
• Experience to accomplish catheterization and blood collection
• Knowledge of hospital protocols in an animal environment
• Experience initiating appropriate infection control precautions and evaluating hospital sanitation protocols, and performing facility inspection, assessing working conditions, and initiating corrective action.
• Experience documenting and managing inventory.
• Experience recognizing emergency situations and in performing emergency treatments.
• Experience applying knowledge of Biosafety standards, and infection/hazardous waste control principles and practices.

License Required:

• A valid Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate issued by the California State Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine.
• Applicants must attach a legible copy of their CA State License to practice Veterinary Medicine
• AA degree in Animal Science from an accredited college
• A BS degree in Animal Science from an accredited college

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent animal handling skills
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and selected shelter software/database
• This position includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. It includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects over 40 pounds and frequent lifting of pounds
• Must possess the ability to work standing for 9 hours
• Must possess the ability to work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions
• Maintain open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols
• An individual who can contribute to the culture of respect for all individuals and animals
• Strong administrative and organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and oral communication skills with ability to compose routine correspondence

Hours/Schedule:

The schedule for this position will be determined by management based on operational needs.

Wallis Annenberg Legacy Foundation, PetSpace, is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture focused on meaningful strategies aimed at creating an inclusive workforce.

Wallis Annenberg Legacy Foundation, PetSpace, is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture focused on meaningful strategies aimed at creating an inclusive workforce.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].