Overview
Registered Veterinary Technician Jobs in Sutter Creek, CA at Acorn Hill Animal Center
Veterinary Technician Objectives: The Veterinary Technician assists the doctors to the fullest possible extent to help improve the quality of care given to the patients and to aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work at Acorn Hills Animal Center. The Veterinary Technician assists in multiple procedures providing care for animals including physical examinations, dental procedures, surgeries, immunizations, euthanasia as well as client education, marketing and inventory maintenance. This position requires a working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases; their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment and prevention, and other basic preventative health care recommendations. This is an overview of the position and the job responsibilities listed do not encompass the entire position.
Position type and expected hours of work:
Full Time
8-hour Shifts Monday – Friday
Weekend shifts required
Overtime may be required
Holidays required
Education and Experience:
Previous Veterinary Technician experience required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Technical:
Receive, handle, and treat patients with skill, compassion, and care, including monitoring during anesthesia, administering fluids, assisting in surgery, and general and specialized nursing care.
Input data into Cornerstone software system.
Ability to observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease, and discontent.
Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment, and supplies.
Exhibit a technical knowledge of products and medications sold, including dietary products. Demonstrate the ability to explain and educate clients on products and answer their questions regarding product purchase/use.
Obtain and record patient histories.
Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems
Administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
Administer fluids and blood products as prescribed by the veterinarian.
Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian.
Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals.
Prepare patients, instruments, and equipment for surgery.
Assist in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures using a range of high-tech diagnostic equipment including electrocardiographic, radiographic and ultrasonographic equipment.
Take and process radiographs.
Customer Service
Communicate with and educate owners.
Maintain knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations in order to answer client questions, provide education on vaccines, flea and heartworm products, and assist in marketing veterinary services from which their pet would benefit, such as a dental cleaning, senior wellness, spay and neuter and boarding.
Educate clients on products and medications sold including dietary products and answer questions regarding product purchase/use.
Veterinary Polices/Procedures/Equipment
Display knowledge and understanding related to federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA and DEA. Ensure that the hospital and its employees are in compliance with regulations. Inform the veterinary hospital administrator of any regulatory issues.
Assure that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines, cardiac monitors, scopes and breathing apparatus are in good working condition.
Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials
COMPETENCY:
Basic Skills
Exercise considerable judgment in applying professional knowledge in solving nursing problems within established policies and practices.
Possession of strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of the spelling and meaning of commonly used terminology of veterinary medicine to accurately record results of tests and file veterinary medical reports according to alpha, numeric or subject matter headings.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Critical thinking – Understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
Regular attendance and timeliness are essential to fulfill the requirements of this position.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Ability to multi-task
Communication Skills
Strong communication and client service skills. Considerable tact and diplomacy are required—the ability to work with clients and patients in a professional, friendly, and hospitable manner.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
Requires active listening skills, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.
Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or team members
Social Skills
Work well with all employees and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
Ability to adjust actions in relation to other’s actions
Teaching others how to perform a task
Actively looking for ways to help others
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
License/Certification:
Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Registered Veterinary Technician
Company: Acorn Hill Animal Center
Location: Sutter Creek, CA
