Registered Veterinary Technician
(Adoptions)
Full Time, (Various days and hours, weekends/holidays as needed)
$34 an hour, CA RVT License Required
Amazing human wanted to save lives and make a global impact! Helen Woodward Animal Center is a globally recognized animal welfare organization, and our team of superstars is seeking an experienced, inspired, and positive Registered Veterinary Technician to make a world of difference in the lives of shelter pets through dedication, care, and compassion.
Responsibilities
- Possess the knowledge required of a registered veterinary technician with regards to radiography, surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, pharmacology, laboratory, and medicine as it pertains to the field of small animal medicine
- Assist veterinarian in surgery, including anesthesia induction, intubation, prepping of animals, assisting during surgery, extubation, and monitoring recovery
- Perform dental cleanings and extractions as directed by the veterinarian
- Assist veterinarian in examining animals and participate during intakes
- Must be able to go offsite and perform offsite duties, including overnight offsite trips, primarily routine medical procedures and examinations related to offsite animal intakes
- Perform routine medical procedures such as vaccines, fecal exams, medication administration, catheter placement, etc
- Provide all medical hold animals with exercise, attention, love, feeding, hygiene, and grooming requirements, monitor sick/injured animals
- Radiograph animals as directed by the veterinarian and ensure that the radiographs are of diagnostic quality
- Prepare surgical packs and ensure that all areas of the medical department are properly cleaned, maintained, and stocked
- Perform weekly inventory of supplies and medication and prepare and submit purchase orders in time to ensure that supplies are well stocked
Requirements
- Current CA RVT License
- Must have at least 6 months hands on experience in a veterinary environment other than schooling and/or training experience
- Possess knowledge of anesthesia and be able to operate an anesthesia machine
- Able to properly operate an x-ray machine and determine that the radiographs are of a diagnostic quality
- Must be able to follow written and oral veterinarian orders without direct supervision
- Able to safely lift objects weighing up to 55 lbs without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with assistance
- Must possess a valid Driver's License with a good driving record as may require driving duties
Generous Benefits include: Employer sponsored Medical, Dental and Group Vision, Paid Holidays, Sick & Vacation Time, 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match, Employee Discounts.
Helen Woodward Animal Center is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is not permitted in any Center building or vehicle.