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Registered Veterinary Technician Dental Jobs in San Diego, USA at West Coast Animal Hospital
Position: Registered Veterinary Technician with Dental Experience
WHO IS WEST COAST ANIMAL HOSPITAL?
WCAH is an AAHA, privately owned small animal practice of 9 DVMs. We are dedicated to employee growth, open communication, and employee satisfaction.
Staff culture is a huge priority for us. We are looking for someone to join our hard working, hard laughing team while providing high quality care for our patients and our clients. We ask that all of our staff uphold our core values of progressive advancement, excellent patient/client service, exceptional communication, and collaborative teamwork.
Interested in working for us? Check out our website tcoast.vet or our IG @westcoastpet
JOB DESCRIPTION REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN with Advanced Dental Experience
REPORTS TO:
Practice Owner, Attending Veterinarian or Technician Manager
The Registered Veterinary Technician is the veterinarian’s primary medical support. They are licensed through the state and have the deepest level of technical knowledge and skill. They aid the veterinarians in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail. They have a deep understanding of veterinarian’s preferences and thoroughly anticipate their needs. They have a very significant role in communicating with and educating clients about their pets as well as mentorship and training of other staff.
The RVT is experienced and possesses the highest level of proficiency and competency with dentistry, client education, and hands on skills.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate or Bachelor degree
- California RVT license required
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 2 years experience as an RVT required
- Minimum 2 years experience performing advanced dental extractions, surgical closures, and dental radiograph interpretation.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 18 years old.
- Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to work with them even when they are 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.
- Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members including mentorship and training of other staff
- Has outstanding client communication skills.
- Physical Effort:
Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position. - Working conditions:
May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.
WAGE RANGE
The range for this position is $27/hour plus commission. RVT’s earn additional production on the extractions they perform.
Earnings depend on utilization of RVT specific skills including, but not limited to, surgical experience, splint placement, and dentistry.
Benefits are outlined in the employee manual and are separate from the hourly wage.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
- Can take proper dental radiographs and assist with interpretation
- Can perform advanced dental procedures, including multi-root extractions on both feline and canine patients, complex gingival closures, and full mouth extractions on felines when indicated
- Can successful complete multi-extraction dental procedures in above average speed
- Can safely induce anesthesia and intubation
- Can provide compassionate care to patients and clients.
- Dependable, arrives at shift in a timely manner and is committed to upholding the core values and mission of the hospital
- Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.
- Is responsible for the safety and well-being of patients while under anesthesia and/or hospitalized.
- Can safety calculate drug doses and handle controlled drugs.
- Can assist the veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids.
- Can assist in complicated surgeries, knows proper gowning, gloving and sterile technique
- Can perform surgical closure of skin wounds
- Can properly place splints and complex…
Title: Registered Veterinary Technician Dental
Company: West Coast Animal Hospital
Location: San Diego, USA
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