Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)Clark Animal HospitalJob Descriptionbout Us:Clark Animal Hospital is a well-established and high-quality five doctor general practice. Our hospital boasts an enjoyable working environment with supportive leadership and excellent support staff. We have an up to date and clean office and we will soon be moving to a new, larger facility. Our staff takes pride in their technical and interpersonal skills. We are a strong team and are looking to add a talented and drama free member to our work family. We are dedicated to active learning and advanced medical procedures and our Technicians play an integral role in providing exceptional medical care to our patients and customer service to our clients.Who are we looking for?Our ideal teammate will understand the importance of exceptional client service and patient advocacy, and how it relates to helping clients select their choice of preventive and urgent care for pets. Additionally, applicants should have a positive attitude, an ability to work efficiently under pressure, and a desire to learn and grow in their practice.Schedule:This is a full-time need. We are open Monday through Friday and every other Saturday. We believe in providing work life balance and flexible scheduling.Pay:Pay is commensurate with experience and includes bonus structure.Responsibilities:· Assists the veterinarian during examination of animals, providing restraint as needed to work safely and effectively. Able to perform a pre-physical including patient’s weight, temperature, reason for visit and brief history.· Prepares and administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.· Performs routine complete oral exam and cleaning on animals under the direction of the veterinarian.· Administers anesthesia to animals under the direction of the veterinarian and monitors animals’ responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted. Monitors patients during anesthetic procedures according to anesthetic safety guidelines.· Obtains radiographs of animals with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques.· Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery.· Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces, such as urinalyses and blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.· Administers emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.· Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.· Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials. Maintains technical equipment.· Provides the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments, as needed.· Fills prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.· Prepares animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and placing IV catheters.· Maintains clean examination rooms and treatment areas; maintains the gold cleanliness standard of the hospital throughout the facility.· Works collaboratively with veterinarians to ensure that all animals are being cared for properly and moving through the system efficiently. Works collaboratively with all medical staff to ensure our standard for client communication is always upheld.Benefits:We’re dedicated to your well-being andoffer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include:· Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits (full time employees)· Paid Time Off· Quarterly Bonuses!! If the hospital does well, we all win!!· Significant Discounts on Veterinary Care for your pets· Uniform Reimbursement (we all wear scrubs)· 401k Matching· Flexible Hours· License reimbursement· Continuing Education Allowance· Did we mention… the most amazing team of people ever?National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health's innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
