Anesthesiology, Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Communication Skills, Customer Training, Dental Insurance, Dentistry, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Interpersonal Skills, Medicine, Organizational Skills, Pain Management, Patient Care, Polishing, Quality of Care, Radiography, Record Keeping, Service Delivery, Standards of Care, Team Player, Veterinary Medicine, Vision Plan
Are you a Veterinary Technician specializing in Dentistry or Anesthesia/Analgesia who is looking to work in a great culture in a beautiful area? Would you love to work with an employer who respects your life/work balance and allows you to play an integral role in delivering superlative patient care? Do you believe that animals deserve a high level of medical care and a pain-free life? If the answers to these questions are yes, then look no further than K9 Grillz.
Position Overview:
We are looking for dedicated and experienced Veterinary Technicians, ideally with a focus in either Dentistry or Anesthesia/Analgesia. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in delivering specialized dental services, ensuring the highest standard of care for our patients.
Key Responsibilities:
Anesthesia/Analgesia:
- Work with the Veterinary Dentists to develop a comprehensive plan for anesthesia induction and maintenance while ensuring the vitals of the patient are closely monitored.
- Ensure patients are comfortable in a stress-free environment and be an active participant in monitoring them for signs of discomfort; recommend pain management as needed.
- Operate and maintain anesthesia vaporizers, breathing circuits, scavenge system and patient monitors.
- Assist with training of other technicians.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of procedures.
Dentistry:
- Collaborate closely with our Veterinary Dentist to plan and execute advanced dental procedures on dogs and cats.
- Perform dental cleanings, scaling, and polishing.
- Operate and maintain dental radiography equipment, ensuring the highest quality diagnostic images.
- Operate and maintain compressor-driven dental unit and associated high- and low-speed handpieces.
- Set up and maintain surgical unit and associated handpieces & tips.
- Educate clients on the importance of dental health and post-procedure care.
- Assist with training of other technicians.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of dental procedures.
Qualifications:
- Desire to practice high quality medicine that positively impacts patients
- Certified Veterinary Technician Specialist in Dentistry or Anesthesia/Analgesia (preferred)
- Licensed in the state of California as a Registered Veterinary Technician (required)
- Proven experience in veterinary dentistry or anesthetic procedures.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to educate and communicate effectively with clients.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and be self-motivated.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Open to learning and expanding technical skills.
- Leadership or Management Skills are not required, but are a plus.
Benefits:
- Five day work week
- Competitive salary based on experience; $30-$36/hour.
- Health, dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Continuing education allowance.
- Employee discounts on veterinary dentistry services.
- Uniform allowance.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Assistance in achieving Fear-Free Certification if needed.
- No late-night requirements