Veterinary Technician

Overview: About us Located about 11 miles east of the City of San Diego and about 25 miles from the Mexican border, the clinic is nestled between Mount Helix and Rancho San Diego.
We do a good deal of work with several different local rescue organizations to provide care for injured and in-need animals that are looking for a new home.
We primarily work with cats and dogs.
Currently have on site three veterinarians that receive cliental from San Diego County and beyond.
We are fast-paced, engaging and inclusive.
Our work environment includes: Growth opportunities Flexible working hours Fast Paced Engaging Position Overview: The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients.
Responsibilities include; providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, provide nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, oversee triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.
Responsibilities: Position Overview: The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients.
You will assist in providing patient care, conducting examinations, assisting during surgery, provide nursing care, and maintaining patient medical records.
Tasks include: Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients.
Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs.
Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner.
Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education, and/or experience.
Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments performing above duties.
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred.
Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires a lot of lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion.
Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays.
How to Apply: Please apply online through https://support-staff-petvetcarecenters.
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