Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Full Time
Mountain View, CA 94040
Posted
Job description

About Alpine Animal Hospital

At Alpine Animal Hospital, we are committed to educating our clients on how to keep their pets healthy throughout the year with good nutrition and exercise. We seek to stay on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology and, above all, remember that every pet needs to be treated with loving care at every check-up, procedure, or surgery. We are seeking an experienced RVT who shares our energy, drive and ambition and who will meaningfully contribute to our growth and success.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in determining animal requirements by helping conduct animal examinations, 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 DVMs 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 procedures in catheter placement and phlebotomy

Education & Requirements

  • One - two years of experience with veterinary appointments performing above duties

  • Experience in surgery is a plus

  • Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires 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

  • RVT, LVT, or CVT certification (or equivalent) required


  • Current Veterinary Technician Registration Education Graduate of an accredited veterinary technology program High School diploma or equivalent

What we offer

Alpine offers competitive compensation as well as a benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k).

Alpine Animal Hospital is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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