Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Adobe Animal Hospital-Los Altos - Los Altos, CA
Position Type
Full-Time/Part-Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
$21.75 - $37.25 Hourly
Job Shift
Are you looking for an environment to expand your veterinary nursing skills while working with a supportive team of RVT’s, Veterinary Assistants and Doctors? Adobe is unlike any other hospital for many reasons, and one of them is our Open Hospital policy. Our Open Hospital allows our clients to stay with their pet throughout their visit. This policy also creates a unique learning experience that will not only allow you to gain knowledge and experience with your technician skills but also in client interaction and education.
Our hospital is very fast paced! We see a mix of scheduled appointments like wellness and general practice visits as well elective soft tissue surgeries. This position is perfect for someone who is looking to gain experience in all aspects of veterinary medicine. This often requires multi-tasking and a excellent critical thinking ability. The technician must be a detail-oriented person who can make good decisions, respond quickly and calmly to crises and always maintain high standards of patient care. Technicians need to communicate clearly with the veterinarians, other practice personnel as well as with clients to ensure that patients receive the care that they need. Technicians should enjoy working with people and animals.
Shifts: Day, Weekends as needed
Position Location: Primary position at Los Gatos location but must be willing to work at Los Altos when needed.
Base Wage Range: $21.75- $37.25/hourly + additional differentials
- Base wages- are determined by what skills you know on the Adobe competency skills list.
- Differentials-RVT License-$6/hr., VTS Certification- $10/hr., 40-Hour Work Week- $2.25/hr., Weekend- $3/hr.
Veterinary Technician Responsibilities
- Able to help direct the workflow and accurately and efficiently provide advice to owners in person or over the phone, relay phone messages to doctors and clients of scheduled appointments, technician appointments, urgent care appointments, and any patient care needed for patients
- Assess patient care status, review patient plan, perform treatments according to the veterinarian’s orders and document as necessary
- Interact with clients and patients, take an efficient and accurate history, and obtain patient vitals, explain treatments, procedures, medications, and disease processes
- Give IM, IV, and SQ injections, ability to obtain blood samples from multiple sites
- Understanding of vital parameters (T, HR/pulse rate, RR, MM/CRT), ability to accurately obtain them, and knowledge of what abnormalities need to be reported to the doctor
- Understand common disease processes and ability to use appropriate medical terminology
- Familiarity with common medications and their applications, standard doses, and contraindications, accurately calculate dosages, administer medications, calculate, and draw up IV fluid additives.
- Perform radiographs and evaluate for proper positioning and exposure. Adhere to all safety standards
- Know how to use common diagnostic equipment and perform in house lab tests including blood smears, PCV/TP, urinalysis with sediments, fecal tests, skin/ear cytology including ELISA snap tests
Essential Qualifications
- Offer genuine client service and maintain a professional, courteous, and helpful attitude
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills (written and oral) and incredible attention to detail
- Must be able to make independent thoughtful decisions and solve complex problems
- Ability to maintain excellent teamwork and communication skills under stressful situations working toward a common goal of helping patients and clients
- Perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- A willingness and ability to proactively jump in wherever you can help and a drive to explore innovative ideas to improve things for the team, clients, and patients
- High school diploma or equivalent and 18 years of age or older
- Valid California RVT license and in good standing
- Must be able to lift or move 40lbs independently
- Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and feel using hands and arms on a regular and consistent basis, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time.
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed
- Open to working at Los Altos Animal Hospital when needed
- Special interest in exotics a plus
- Background check when hired
Benefits
- Health benefits, dental & vision
- Paid sick, vacation & holiday time
- Discounted Veterinary services
- Employee assistance program
- Continuing education for professional development
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.75 - $37.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Gatos, CA 94022: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person