Description

San Anselmo Animal Hospital (SAAH) is searching for an experienced RVT who is passionate about veterinary care and is looking to work at a privately owned animal hospital. SAAH continues the decades-long goal of keeping our community pets healthy by using the best equipment, computer based cloud software, and offering advanced surgery and dentistry procedures. We are very close to specialty and emergency hospitals; which we interact with daily. 

As an RVT you will provide advanced medical care to animals under veterinarian supervision, performing anesthesia, dentistry, surgical assistance, collecting blood for lab analysis, radiology, and client education. Ensure high-quality patient care, maintain, sterilize, and operate medical equipment. 

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician, preferably two years of experience
• Must be registered, licensed
• Knowledge of animal care and handling
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a busy environment
• Proficiency in animal handling, pharmacology, and medical terminology
• Ability to lift, bend, and stand for long periods.
• Patience and a love for animals
• Saturdays are a requirement as part of your availability

Responsibilities 

• Triage pets and interview pet owners to obtain a patient history
• Restrain animals and the ability to work with difficult or fearful patients
• Acquire samples from patients, collecting blood for lab analysis.
• Manage patients from start to finish for all procedures and surgeries
• Assist with surgeries, monitor anesthesia and provide pre/post-operative care
• Collect laboratory samples (blood, urine, feces) and perform in-house tests.
• Maintain sterile equipment, and manage inventory.
• Administer medications on patients
• Provide client education regarding treatments, procedures, and medications
• Keep accurate patient records
• Provide advanced medical care to animals under veterinarian supervision, performing anesthesia, dentistry, surgical assistance.
• Perform radiographs (x-rays)
• Client education
•  Ensure high-quality patient care, maintain, sterilize, and operate medical equipment.
• Responsible for technician appointments which include trimming nails, expressing anal glands, cleaning ears, administering vaccines and doctor approved injections.
• Create and manage discharge instructions for post surgical procedures
• Calculate approved mediations and drugs for patients
• Have or obtain your drug license 

Dentistry 

• From start to finish, you are responsible for intubating and extubating the patient and monitoring their needs during and post procedures 
  Perform thorough dental cleanings, which involve scaling to remove plaque and tartar, as well as polishing to smooth the tooth surface. Additionally, RVTs assist with dental radiography
• Extracting a damaged tooth or treating periodontal disease, RVTs ensure surgeries run smoothly by closely monitoring and maintaining the patient’s vital signs, such as heart rate and oxygen levels, throughout the procedure.
• Create post surgical instructions and go over with clients. In charge of discharging patient to client 

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities/Paid CE
• Competitive Compensation
• Fun Working Environment
• 401(k) with employer match 
• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Summer and Winter Team Trips 
• Holiday/End of Year Bonus
• Pet Care Discounts 
• Paid License and Associated Fees 

Requirements

Our next RVT should have: 

• A strong work ethic
• Ability to multitask
• Guide a team
• Communicate effectively with clients and coworkers
• Efficiently assess the need of the patients and doctors
• Current Veterinary Technician licensure in California required