What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Vet Tech - Mobile Unit Coordinator position at Helen Woodward Animal Center?
Part Time (16 - 20 hours/week)
Weekday shifts required. No weekends.
$31.00 - $32.00 an hour
Are you a Licensed RVT who loves helping animals and people? Come join our Mobile Unit Outreach program at the world-renowned Helen Woodward Animal Center!
The RVT/Mobile Unit Coordinator will assist the veterinarian with seeing pets through our Mobile Unit Outreach program with patient procedures which includes checking in appointments, admitting and discharging surgical patients, assisting with surgery prep, induction, monitoring anesthesia and recovery, etc. You will maintain accurate medical records, track all data points and reports, administer prescribed medications (including IV, IM, SQ, and PO), assist in surgery as needed as well as oversee inventory, ordering, and tracking supplies and ensure that safety and sanitation procedures are followed at all times.
This role will also work directly with our Companion Animal Hospital to pick up/drop off controlled substances and complete drug logs for each visit. You will assist the Outreach and Special Event Assistant in scheduling clients and coordinating site visits and perform weekly inventory of supplies and medications. You'll also ensure the mobile unit is cleaned after each visit and prepared for the next.
- Requires a current California RVT license
- Must possess the knowledge required of a registered veterinary technician with regards to radiography, surgery, laboratory and medicine as it pertains to the field of small animal and exotic veterinary medicine
- Must possess knowledge and display confidence in restraint and handling of companion animal species and be able to work both independently and with a team
- Able to work in a continuously changing, multiple doctor mobile unit environment and able to follow written and verbal doctor orders without direct supervision
- Ability to safely lift objects weighing up to 55 lbs. or safely lift objects weighing up to 100 lbs. with assistance
- Must possess a valid Driver's license and have a clean driving record
We offer competive wages and more:
- Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance
- Employer-Sponsored Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan with Employer-Sponsored Match
- Generous Discount Program
- Paid Time-Off
- Referral Program
- Pet Insurance
- Paid CE, Insurance & Licensing Fees
- Eligibility to Qualify for Debt Relief Program
Helen Woodward Animal Center, celebrating its 50th Anniversary, is a private, non-profit organization where "people help animals and animals help people." Founded in 1972 in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., the Center provides services for more than 90,000 people and more than 10,000 animals annually through adoptions, educational and therapeutic programs both onsite and throughout the community. Helen Woodward Animal Center is also the creator of the International Home 4 the Holidays pet adoption drive, the International Remember Me Thursday® campaign and The Business of Saving Lives Workshops, teaching the business of saving lives to animal welfare leaders from around the world. For more information, go to: www.animalcenter.org.
Salary : $31 - $32