Veterinary Technician

Imperial Animal Hospital; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401k matching

Health insurance

Paid major holidays

Job summary

A veterinary practice in California is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join their team. This role involves obtaining patient histories, taking x-rays, and administering treatments. Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for the duration of their shifts. The position offers competitive compensation with benefits including health insurance, a 401k plan, and paid time off. An ideal candidate will have veterinary assistant training or experience in the field. Evening and weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Must stand for 6-8 hours during shifts.
• Experience in veterinary field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain chief complaint and detailed history for appointments.
• Take x-rays and process lab samples.
• Induce and monitor anesthesia for surgeries.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Basic computer knowledge

Positive attitude

Education

High school or equivalent

Veterinary technician program (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Looking to grow yourself? The Imperial Animal Hospital offers an amazing leadership program, continuing education and self care/team building opportunities. We believe in allowing our team to use their skills and challenge each other to learn each day. Our cutting edge veterinary practice is looking for a full time veterinary technician. You must enjoy a fast paced work environment. Able to work in a team setting and multi-task. Enjoy educating and assisting clients in caring for their pets. Some evenings and 2 Saturdays a month are required.

Position

Veterinary Technician

Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of shift (6-8 hours).
• Basic computer knowledge and typing.
• Experience in the field or in school/graduated from a veterinary technician/assistant program.
• Positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining chief complaint and detailed history for appointments.
• Client correspondence.
• Taking x-rays.
• Releasing patients from the hospital and going over release instructions.
• Getting authorization for refills, filling, calling Rx into pharmacies and explaining medications to clients.
• IV catheter placement and venipuncture (jugular, medial/lateral saphenous, cephalic, etc.).
• Injections (SQ, IM and IV).
• Skin scrapes.
• Processing laboratory samples for in house analyzers and IDEXX laboratory.
• Analyzing stool samples, ear cytology, skin scrapes, skin cytology, etc.
• Restraining dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments, birds and pocket pets.
• Inducing and monitoring anesthesia for routine and emergency surgical procedures.
• Applying and removing basic bandages.
• Light cleaning (laundry, sweeping, mopping, trash, dusting, cleaning cages and runs, etc.).
• Ear cleaning, pedicures, anal gland expression and hygienic grooming.
• Maintaining and entering medical notes in electronic records using Cornerstone, including generating surgery reports.
• Preforming DVM ordered treatments on hospitalized patients (fluids, injections, TPRs, etc.).
• Weekend care of hospitalized patients.

Benefits

• Full time >32 hours or more working 5 days a week.
• Paid major holidays.
• Paid vacation based on 32 hour or more work week.
• 401k after one year of employment.

Additional Information

Imperial Animal Hospital offers insurance and dental coverage for full time employees.

Compensation

Compensation based on experience.

Salary: $18.00 to 21.00 per hour.

Job Type

Full-time.

Benefits (continued)

• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee discount.
• Flexible schedule.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.

Schedule

• 8 hour shift.

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred).

Experience

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred).