Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technician - No Weekends!

About the role

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Tustin is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join their team. They are looking for someone who embodies qualities such as being energetic, positive, upbeat, proactive, punctual, willing to teach, open to diversity, adaptable to change, accountable, and able to see the bigger picture.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent relations with clients/pets in the waiting area and exam rooms
• Exceed the client's expectations of service
• Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients
• Housekeeping/maintenance
• Perform a cursory examination of an animal
• Recognize potential patient issues
• Clearly communicate findings to a doctor
• Record keeping
• Fill prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience including intubation/anesthesia
• Must be friendly, outgoing, and "people-oriented"
• Excellent communication skills
• Capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, with telephone and computer skills necessary
• Willing to be a team player, willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change
• Medical related skills: phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, preparing and restraining animals during procedures, anesthetic induction, anesthetic monitoring, assisting in surgery, suturing, wound care, using a stethoscope and otoscope, advising pet owners on proper care, etc.

Education and Physical Requirements

• College or college-equivalent education as required in becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician
• Dependable attendance is required
• Able to lift 40 pounds
• Willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions
• The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day

Benefits

• No weekends!
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Monthly bonuses based on clinic dietary sales
• Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options
• Variety of voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 401K with employer match
• CE opportunities
• Uniforms
• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets
• Some traveling may be required

Pay

$28 - $34 / hour depending on experience