Job description

Veterinary Technician at South Pasadena Animal Hospital

SPAH is a neighborhood veterinary hospital who believes in the well-being of all pets, as well as our staff. We encourage self-improvement, work/ life balance, and a blame-free/no judgment work environment.

Duties:

● Participates in patient check-in
● Obtain vitals (temperature, pulse, respiration) and patient history of all patients for doctors appointments
● Safely handling and restraining pets for exams and procedures using free fear techniques
● Recording medical records into Ezyvet software utilizing appropriate veterinary terminology
● Completing lab work as needed
● Completing medical calculations as needed
● Creating an estimate for clients to review and approve
● Performing nail trims, anal gland expressions, routine ear cleanings, hygiene clips
● Ability to handle and restrain exotics, and perform routine nail trims and beak trims
● Understanding of veterinary pharmacology
● Ability to administer vaccines and medication orally, SQ, IM, and IV
● Cytology slide preparation (ear and skin)
● Cleaning and upkeep of the hospital as needed
● Regular maintenance of medical equipment (x-ray, microscope)
● Collaborating closely with DVMs and coworkers
● Communicating discharge instructions with owners
● Surgical instrument cleaning, surgical pack preparation and autoclaving
● Understand protocols for infectious and contagious patients
● Must be able to work standing or sitting for 8 or more hours
● Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the day with help
● Must be able to see fine detail in a variety of situations
● Must be able to understand and relay basic veterinary concepts such as vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks to owners
● Filling all prescription medication and going over medication counseling

● Under the supervision of a veterinarian, inducing, intubating, surgical prep and monitoring anesthesia on patients during surgical procedures

● Taking full mouth dental radiographs and performing dental cleanings using an ultrasonic scaler, simple dental extractions

● Communicating normal lab work results with clients
● Logging controlled medications
● Performing duties autonomously
● Overseeing veterinary assistants
● Performing radiology with an understanding of appropriate fields
● Placement of IV catheters and blood draws
● Performing ultrasound-guided cystocentesis to obtain urine samples
● Light duties:

• Pick up phone calls in a polite and professional manner
• Manage appointment scheduling using Ezyvet software
• Participates in check in/ out of patients
• Ensure complete and accurate records exist for all patients (vaccines, medical records)
• Ensure owner receives go-home paperwork (referral, discharge notes, medication instructions)
• Leave clear and concise call-back notes for the veterinarian
• Recall patients from previous day exams

Compensation and benefits:
● Full-time

• $23/hr
• Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401K with company match
• Continuing Education allowance ($2,000)
• 3 weeks (12 days) paid time o
• 5 paid sick days
• Paid holidays
• Employee discount 40%
• No weekends!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• South Pasadena, CA 91030: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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