Are you looking for a new opportunity? Somewhere to call home?
Do you have a passion for animals? Would you like to be part of an environment that focuses on the well-being of pets in your community?
The Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley (HSSBV) Veterinary Clinic has an opening for you! Our Wellness Clinic currently employs four Veterinarians, two Registered Veterinary Technicians and eight Veterinary Assistants. Many of our staff have been with us for years.
We are looking for caring, energetic Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT) to join our team.
The Registered Veterinary Technician supports the doctors in ensuring quality care for all pets, advocates for pets, educates clients on the aspects of pet health and ensures a safe and effective clinic environment. The veterinary staff must build positive, professional relationships with clients and staff members.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ability to administer vaccines, medications, etc. via intravenous, intramuscular, or oral route as indicated.
Performs a variety of diagnostic laboratory tests (i.e.: parvovirus, feline leukemia, skin scrapings, ear cytology, etc.) Checks in animals / conducts pre-operation examinations, including weigh-ins, tranquilizing, etc.
Prepare animals for surgery, including anesthetizing, intubation, cleaning incision site, etc.
Clean up surgery and examination rooms at the end of the day.
Conducts routine vaccination appointments and counsels owners on basic pet care.
Performs suture removals and nail trimmings.
Transports Patients from cage to prep and surgery tables and back to cage while adhering to procedural guidelines.
Operates heart monitor/ pulse ox consistently on each patient during surgery.
Observes patients during recovery and assists with their release to owners, as needed.
Renders emergency treatment to animals in need of emergency care.
Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. Includes performing procedures that do not require doctor assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the clinic, and monitoring surgical patients.
Be able to communicate effectively and thoroughly with clients about their pets’ medical care. This includes communicating doctor recommendations as well as communicating surgery discharge instructions.
Educate clients about preventive care, pet health needs, any diagnosis and treatment, and HSSBV services.
Performs euthanasia ensuring written euthanasia policies are adhered to while implementing euthanasia in a timely manner and to the highest procedural level.
Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical records.
Ensure the safety of pets, clients, and staff members by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols and maintaining clean, organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
Follow OSHA standards. Be able to find Material Safety data Sheets quickly.
Be reasonably familiar with breeds and coat colors.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
