What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary technician position at El Cerrito Veterinary Care?
Who we are : :
El Cerrito Veterinary Care is looking for a veterinary technician / assistant to add to their dedicated team! Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other.
We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, El Cerrito Veterinary Care offers consistent scheduling, excellent work-life balance, and awesome benefits, including :
Requirements :
Assist veterinarians with patient exams, treatments, and surgeries
Obtain and record patient histories, treatments, vital signs, and weights via the practice management system
Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for reference labs
Prepare, dispense, and administer medications, vaccines, serums and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian.
Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals.
Prepare patients, instruments, and equipment for surgery; clean, maintain and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials.
Communicate with and educate owners in a compassionate and professional manner
Take radiographs for dental procedures and medical diagnosis
Maintain knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations in order to answer client questions, provide education on vaccines, flea and heartworm products, and assist in marketing veterinary services from which their pet would benefit, such as a dental cleaning, senior wellness, spay and neuter procedures, and boarding.
Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment, and supplies
Work well with all team members and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy.
Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems
Prepare surgery suit and instruments; Perform induction / intubation and all pre-anesthetic procedures, including patient pre- and post-op care
Accurately calculate and record all medications and injections administered
Clean, scale, and polish teeth using dental equipment and hand instruments
Maintain cleanliness throughout the hospital
Follow OSHA requirements
Follow practice’s health and safety protocols
Financial Benefits :
A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
$24 - $26 / hour
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program
Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits :
Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits :
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
Professional development opportunities
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits : Six paid holidays
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave
Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.)
Think you're the veterinary technician we've been dreaming of? Awesome! Come join our team and see the difference we can make in the lives of our people and our patients!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of El Cerrito Veterinary Care and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees.
Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Last updated : 2024-09-04
Salary : $24 - $26
