Veterinary Technician / Training Specialist

Suveto; Lincoln Village (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Pet care discounts

401K with a true match up to 4%

VSOP grants

SUVETO stock ownership plan

Job summary

Venetian Pet Hospital in Stockton, CA, part of the Suveto network, seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join as Veterinary Technician/Training Specialist. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, client education, and staff training. Excellent customer service and a positive attitude are essential.

The position is full-time, with compensation of $27.00–$30.00 per hour, dependent on experience. We value delivery of compassionate care and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Current RVT certification in California.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• College degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience required.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Take client history and record observations in medical records.
• Triage patients and assess stability or critical status.
• Communicate with doctors, staff and clients about patient status.
• Educate clients on preventative care and follow-up.
• Perform venipuncture, in-house labs, and coordinate outside lab tests.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist during appointments and surgeries.
• Conduct diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
• Set up and monitor IV fluids and CRI as directed.
• Assist veterinarian during surgeries and post-op care.
• Train and mentor new staff and oversee technical training.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Self-motivated

Team training

Education

RVT California certification

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

3+ years clinical experience preferred

2+ years supervisory experience

Job description

Veterinary Technician / Training Specialist

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Job Description

Venetian Pet Hospital, located in Stockton, CA, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team as a Veterinary Technician/Training Specialist.

At Venetian Pet Hospital, our dedicated veterinary team ensures that our patients get the TLC they need throughout life. Here at Venetian Pet Hospital, that’s exactly what we do. Our emphasis is on serving pet owners and their animals. We have been in business and at our current location for more than a quarter of a century, making us the most trusted name in the area for pet care.

This position requires a friendly and up-beat personality. Excellent customer service skills. The ability to work well in a fast-paced work environment but also pay attention to details.

We are looking for someone with a great attitude, someone who has the desire and drive to do well and is self-motivated.

Our Registered Veterinary Technicians are responsible for performing advanced medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

This is a full-time position. $27.00- $30.00 per hour, depending on experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
• Triage patients and determine if patients are stable or critical.
• Communicate with doctors, technicians, office staff and clients regarding status of patients.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow-up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
• Preparation of fluid therapy- infusion pump/syringe pump set up, appropriate IVF set up, fluid types and rates for administration, CRI calculations and monitoring.
• Assist veterinarian in all aspects during surgical procedures; pre-medication, set up, induction, preparation, maintenance of general anesthesia, surgical monitoring, surgical assisting, recovery, writing post op orders and pain management protocols.
• Provide and monitor patient care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
• Dispense veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Prepare patients for discharge to owners including client education about home care and medication to be given.
• Train and mentor new employees (RVTs and Veterinary Assistants).
• Prepare training requirements and oversee training of technical staff. Provide organized, scheduled training of all new patient care team employees.
• Maintain a highly motivated, well-trained technical staff adequate to fulfill hospital needs.
• Responsible for implementing new policies and maintaining quality work to the standards set forth in the Venetian Pet Hospital's protocol manual.

REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current RVT certification in the state of California
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• College degree is preferred
• At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 2-years supervisory experience required
• Poses strong technical and leadership skills
• Can lift and carry animals up to 50lbs without assistance and over 50lbs with assistance
• Walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Work in bent position or while on the floor
• Stay calm and work efficiently during medical crisis
• Can safely handle animals in all states of being, including but not limited to: fractious, ill, painful, fearful, immobile and energetic

BENEFITS:

• paid time off
• paid holidays
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• pet care discounts
• 401K with a true match up to 4%
• VSOP® grants
• SUVETO'S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members.
• VSOP® is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.

Venetian Pet Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.