Veterinary Technician (RVT)
The Grand Lake Veterinary Hospital
- Oakland, CA
- $25.00-30.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Customer Service background desirable but not required.
Typing skills required.
Some computer knowledge required; comfortable with Word, keyboarding, and use of communication tools such as email.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum two years experience as a veterinary assistant or technician.PERSONAL REQUIREMENTSThe veterinary assistant must be able to:
- Minimum of 18 years old.
- Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when stressed, ill or in pain.
- Can stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
- Is well-spoken and approaches his/her job duties in a mature nature.
- Can support and be a part of a team.
- Works well with all levels of hospital staff.
- Has excellent communication skills.
- Conducts oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.
- Keeps legible and accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy.
- Prepares and maintains the exam rooms and treatment areas.
- Performs physical assessments; records observations legibly in files or computer and initials after each entry regarding treatment he or she performed
- Effectively restrains pets even when large or difficult.
- Understands all common vaccinations and vaccination protocols and can explain to clients.
- Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean or organize as part of a normal job duty.
- Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
- Handles client’s medical questions with confidence and directs to veterinarians when appropriate.
- Prepares estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies.
- Explains necessary follow up and home care instructions.
- Assists the veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; maintains anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids.
- Properly cares for all surgical materials; keeps the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.
- Performs emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, opening airways, and external cardiac massage.
- Performs clinical procedures such as: TPR, Drug calculations, Blood draws, Running blood machines, Cystocentesis, Urine strip and prep urine sediment, Radiographs, Treatments of pets as prescribed by DVM, Catheter placement and care, Ear smears/cytology, Fluid maintenance, Assist DVM examinations, Intubation, Dental radiographs, Surgical preparation, Basic medical observation, Anesthetic monitoring, Restraint, Care of hospitalized pets, Anal gland expression, Injections (SQ, IM, IV), Nail trims, Performs electrocardiogram, Maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records, Effectively positions patients for and takes radiographs.
- Displays tact and respect with team members even when busy or hectic.
- Feels and expresses a genuine liking for animals and their owners and for working in an animal care field
- Conducts oneself in a confident and professional manner with clients even when situations are stressful and/or focused on individual tasks.
- Deals intelligibly, pleasantly, and efficiently with clients, often doing several things at one time.
- Greets clients with poise and natural effort.
- Outlines costs and fees in a positive light while supporting hospital payment policies.
- Easily remembers clients and patients names and uses them.
- Maintains a professional/welcoming appearance of the treatment area through cleaning and organization.
- Accurately maintains medical records in an electronic format.
- Works almost constantly in the presence of other staff members and clients
- Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.