Veterinary Technician

Ace Animal Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Los Angeles is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will provide compassionate patient care, assist in diagnostic procedures, and discuss treatment plans with clients. Applicants should have an associate’s degree in veterinary technology and 2+ years of experience. Communication skills and a strong affinity for animals are essential. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive, caring environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience as a veterinary technician.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Outstanding people skills.

Responsibilities

• Triaging patients and taking their vitals.
• Assisting with diagnostic procedures.
• Discussing treatment plans with clients.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Multitasking in a dynamic environment

Strong affinity for animals

Education

Associate’s degree in veterinary technology

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Technician Job Description: We are looking to hire a competent veterinary technician to provide compassionate patient care and positive client experiences. The veterinary technician will provide critical care nursing, triage patients, coordinate their care, and provide them with care before and after surgery by taking their vitals, performing phlebotomy duties, and providing intramuscular (IM), intravenous (IV), and subcutaneous (SQ) injections. You will discuss treatments and disease processes with clients, systematize and track patient diagnostics, and communicate with clients, veterinarians, and pharmacies regarding patients\' needs.

To ensure success in this position, you need to be meticulous and compassionate to provide patients with the highest level of care. Preferred applicants are motivated, empathetic, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Triaging patients and taking their vitals, and acquiring patient history and other information from clients.
• Assisting with diagnostic procedures.
• Discussing treatment plans and estimates, and payment options with clients.
• Acquiring cephalic, saphenous, and jugular blood samples.
• Placing IV catheters and monitoring anesthesia, fluid therapy, and running a in-house Idexx blood machine.
• Operating autoclaves and making surgical packs.
• Processing specimens in the in-house laboratory and submitting specimens to outside laboratories.
• Calculating medication dosages and providing dosage instructions for clients.
• Entering patients\' service charges into the computer database and keeping accurate patient records.
• Explaining patient instructions to clients and sharing educational materials.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an accredited school.
• 2+ years of work experience as a veterinary technician.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong affinity for animals.
• Outstanding people skills.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Undeterred by being scratched and bitten by patients.
• Team player.