Surgery - Credentialed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Vet Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals
- Fountain Valley, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist with physical examinations with the veterinarian and doctor’s assistant
- Strong communication skills and the ability to compassionately interact and educate clients.
- Managing medical records, reports and correspondence
- Prepare surgical suites and equipment for procedures
- Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures, including patient monitoring, anesthesia administration, and surgical instrument preparation
- Monitoring general anesthesia plays an important role in this position. This includes heart rate, end-tidal carbon dioxide, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature.
- Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient status, taking appropriate action to ensure patient safety.
- Accurately document anesthesia protocols, patient information, and vital signs.
- Maintain detailed records of medications administered and any complications or issues encountered during procedures.
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure proper documentation of anesthesia during surgical procedures
- Flexibility in scheduling and multitasking capabilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with the veterinary team to ensure a safe and sterile surgical environment
- Work closely with doctors and team members to coordinate and optimize patient care.
- Communicate effectively with the team regarding anesthesia concerns and patient status.
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Radiology
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Laboratory work
- Pharmacology
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Surgical running
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care for our hospitalized patient
- Ability to work successfully in a team environment
- Restraining
- Obtain patient vitals
- Maintain accurate and complete medical records
- Assisting our Doctor and Technical staff as needed with patient care
- Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately
- Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry.
- Current and valid Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license or minimum of 2 years of technical related duties.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and common conditions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards animals and their owners.
- Knowledge and experience with handling and administering different drugs and following safety protocols.