Aguajito Animal Hospital is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Aguajito Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Monterey, CA. We provide best-in-class veterinary care for small animals and exotic family members—and we’ve been doing it since 1979. We offer wellness, preventative, and urgent care services including surgical and dental procedures. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. **
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**** Position Overview: As a RVT or VA you will play an important role in the day-to-day operations with Aguajito Animal Hospital. You will assist the Veterinarians with patient care and treatment, monitor hospitalized pets, maintain inventory, prepare prescriptions, perform routine in-house lab work, educate clients regarding veterinary care, and assist with anesthetic procedures. **
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Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in determining animal requirements by helping conduct animal examinations, restraining patients, and reviewing care plans and records
- Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering vaccines, providing wound care management, completing laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging
- Prep and assist in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures
- Fill prescriptions and administer PO, SQ, IM, IV medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs
- Operate and maintain hospital equipment, i.e., EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, and anesthetic monitors and machines
- Anesthetize animals and monitor anesthesia under the direction and supervision of the Veterinarian
- Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, and/or pain
- Ability to demonstrate and follow procedures in catheter placement and phlebotomy
- Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner
- Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations
- Proactive role in developing new skills and furthering knowledge base by attending CE
- Support the team in welcoming new employees and assist in the training process when needed
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Qualifications and Skills:
- At least 2 years of experience performing above duties
- RVT, LVT, or CVT certification preferred but not required
- Confident with anesthesia monitoring, pre/post op care, and dental assisting
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs and calculations
- 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
Available Schedule: Seeking full-time and part-time positions, schedules vary but must be open to working weekends
- We are open 7 days a week, 8am - 5pm
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Benefits We Offer:
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience ($26.00 - $32.00 per hour)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k + company match
- Paid time off
- Continuing education opportunities
- Professional development support
- Mental health assistance
- Employee discounts on veterinary services
- Scrub allowance
- Employee Referral Program
- Thriving and supportive work environment!
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Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!
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Aguajito 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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