Assistant Veterinary Technician/Kennel Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Rohnert Park Veterinary Clinic is urgently hiring an Assistant Veterinary Technician for our Rohnert Park location.

STANDARD EXPECTATIONS:

• Uphold ethics and emphasis on sanitation and sterile technique.
• Exhibits a pleasant, positive, and enthusiastic persona.
• Ability to escalate feedback to management rather than partake in workplace gossip.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with patients, clients, and coworkers.
• Ability to efficiently multitask in high-stress environments (i.e.: high telephone volume, emergencies, and euthanasia).
• Maintain telephone traffic and appointment schedule in a timely manner.
• Maintain proper paperwork and medical records as required by law.
• Comfortable using multiple digital platforms (i.e.: Windows, Cornerstone, Gmail, and Google Drive).
• Efficiently execute all steps of Ark Pet Hospital's standard operating procedures.

CLINICAL EXPECTATIONS INCLUDE:

• Provide humane care and treatment to every patient.
• Re-stock supplies and upkeep the treatment area and exam rooms.
• Perform diagnostic procedures (i.e.: various lab work including the use of a microscope, and radiology).
• Accurately calculate, draw, and prepare medications upon DVM request.
• Monitor, and maintain animals under anesthesia.
• Assist with all aspects of surgeries (i.e.: patient preparation and recovery, procedure preparation, and sterilization).
• Initiation of emergency medical practices as necessary.
• Ensure that each animal receives the proper vaccinations.
• Maintain department equipment in good working order. Report items for repair/replacement as needed to management in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Veterinary Technician License certification from an accredited program is highly preferred.
• Previous Veterinary experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with PULSE Software and IDEXX is highly preferred.
• Willing to train the right individual that is eager to learn.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grab, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.