Veterinary Technician- Dentistry

Veterinarian Technician The purpose of this Veterinarian Technician position is to provide excellent veterinary care to our Vetco Total Care full‑service hospital patients and exceptional customer care to their owners. Responsibilities Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments or walk‑ins, escort into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, pain score, body condition score), record all in the electronic medical record, and begin documentation of the patient visit by obtaining and recording a thorough patient history. Assist veterinarian with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under the direct supervision of the veterinarian(s) and the Hospital Office Manager or Hospital Leader on Duty. Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian, and maintain the electronic medical record. Schedule appointments, communicate with and educate clients, relay test results to doctors and clients, maintain and update inventory as well as client/patient records, and manage accounts receivable. Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures, safely support induction and monitoring of anesthetized patients including checking and recording vital parameters (under direction of the veterinarian), monitor patients during recovery, and prepare them for discharge to owner or transfer to an overnight care facility as needed. Provide in‑hospital treatments for sick patients including giving injectable and oral medications as well as intravenous therapies; keep patients clean, watered, and fed when indicated and directed by veterinarian, and safely walk canine patients when necessary for elimination. Participate in the training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required. Keep the hospital environment neat and clean; perform regular cleaning of the environment based on necessity and a pre‑determined maintenance schedule. Perform additional duties as assigned. Provide backup phone and front desk support as needed. Qualifications College or college‑equivalent education (completed) as required to become a Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state in which the hospital is located. At least 1 year of previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or working in a veterinary practice. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Compassionate and sympathetic, able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations. Telephone and computer skills. Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change. Work Environment The majority of job duties are conducted in the Vetco Total Care full‑service hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time. A large amount of time will be spent in direct contact with clients and their pets. Salary Range Hourly: $18.75 - $30.25 Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range above, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied. #J-18808-Ljbffr