Registered Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Veterinary Technician

(Adoptions)

Full Time, (Various days and hours, weekends/holidays as needed)

$34 an hour, CA RVT License Required

Amazing human wanted to save lives and make a global impact! Helen Woodward Animal Center is a globally recognized animal welfare organization, and our team of superstars is seeking an experienced, inspired, and positive Registered Veterinary Technician to make a world of difference in the lives of shelter pets through dedication, care, and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Possess the knowledge required of a registered veterinary technician with regards to radiography, surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, pharmacology, laboratory, and medicine as it pertains to the field of small animal medicine
• Assist veterinarian in surgery, including anesthesia induction, intubation, prepping of animals, assisting during surgery, extubation, and monitoring recovery
• Perform dental cleanings and extractions as directed by the veterinarian
• Assist veterinarian in examining animals and participate during intakes
• Must be able to go offsite and perform offsite duties, including overnight offsite trips, primarily routine medical procedures and examinations related to offsite animal intakes
• Perform routine medical procedures such as vaccines, fecal exams, medication administration, catheter placement, etc
• Provide all medical hold animals with exercise, attention, love, feeding, hygiene, and grooming requirements, monitor sick/injured animals
• Radiograph animals as directed by the veterinarian and ensure that the radiographs are of diagnostic quality
• Prepare surgical packs and ensure that all areas of the medical department are properly cleaned, maintained, and stocked
• Perform weekly inventory of supplies and medication and prepare and submit purchase orders in time to ensure that supplies are well stocked

Requirements

• Current CA RVT License
• Must have at least 6 months hands on experience in a veterinary environment other than schooling and/or training experience
• Possess knowledge of anesthesia and be able to operate an anesthesia machine
• Able to properly operate an x-ray machine and determine that the radiographs are of a diagnostic quality
• Must be able to follow written and oral veterinarian orders without direct supervision
• Able to safely lift objects weighing up to 55 lbs without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with assistance
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with a good driving record as may require driving duties

Generous Benefits include: Employer sponsored Medical, Dental and Group Vision, Paid Holidays, Sick & Vacation Time, 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match, Employee Discounts.

Helen Woodward Animal Center is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is not permitted in any Center building or vehicle.