3 Veterinary Experience jobs in the United States

Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! **VCA University Animal Hospital in Honolulu, HI** is seeking a **Credentialed Veterinary Technician** or **Assistant** to join our growing **GP practice** !
At **VCA University** , you can be the **Credentialed Veterinary Technician** or **Assistant** you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Whether you are an experienced **Veterinary Technician or Assistant** looking for the next step in your career or a new graduate seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you.
**VCA University Animal Hospital** is a growing 3-doctor General Practice wellness hospital nestled in the heart of Manoa Valley, a beautiful bedroom community on the outskirts of Honolulu, Hawaii. We are able to offer any new team member a strong medical bench of experience and support from our doctors and staff.
We are looking for an amazing individual who is excited to work a Full-time schedule with a wonderful and supportive team that strives to provide quality wellness medical care to some pretty amazing pets! The schedule includes a 4-day work week and we are closed for major holidays! We are open from 8a to 7p, 7 days/week, except for VCA-observed holidays.
Very few places will see to it that you are within a 10 - 15 minute car-ride to some of the most beautiful, destination beaches in the world, but when you work at VCA University Animal Hospital, that's just what you'll get! And not only are we minutes away from some pretty amazing views (Tantalus Lookout) and breath-taking hiking trails (Manoa Falls Trail, Diamond Head Summit Trail), but we are also located just about 3 miles away from the "world's largest open-air shopping center", Ala Moana Shopping Center, who also boasts to be home to over 350 shops and restaurants! And for those with families, you need look no further as the clinic is within walking distance to TWO elementary schools, a short 2.5 mile drive to BOTH a middle and a high school, and we are within walking distance to the University of Hawaii at Manoa! It simply does not get any more convenient than that! (Check out our Community Partnerships Here: Hawaiian Humane Society at Hospital Website: $18.00 to $2.00 per hour, depending on experience
**Compensation for Credentialed Veterinary Technicians:** 25.00 per hour
**VCA adds value to your compensation package with the following:**
- Competitive wage
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Opportunity to teach and mentor
- 401(k)
- Life and Long Term Disability insurance
- *** For Credentialed Veterinary Technicians:**
+ 2-weeks paid vacation
+ CE benefits
+ Professional development opportunities
+ To be eligible, must have a current veterinary technician license in the state of Hawaii or eligible to transfer/obtain a license in Hawaii.
As a member of the **VCA University** team, you will support the Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:
+ Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
+ Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
+ Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
+ Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
+ Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals.
+ Maintaining medical records.
+ Assisting our wonderful Doctor staff as needed.
+ Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.
We are passionate about supporting our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and Assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Assistant career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!
+ Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
+ Leadership opportunities
+ Career development programs
+ Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
+ Tuition support and sponsorships
+ Free mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
+ Referral bonuses
+ Competitive wage
+ Medical, dental & vision insurance
+ Generous pet care discounts
+ Life, long and short-term disability insurance
+ Paid parental leave
+ Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay
+ 401(k) (company match)
**If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.**
**Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!**
**The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)**
**We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at** **vcacareers.com**
**If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.**
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $27 plus commission

WHO IS WEST COAST ANIMAL HOSPITAL?

WCAH is an AAHA, privately owned small animal practice of 9 DVMs. We are dedicated to employee growth, open communication, and employee satisfaction.

Staff culture is a huge priority for us. We are looking for someone to join our hard working, hard laughing team while providing high quality care for our patients and our clients. We ask that all of our staff uphold our core values of progressive advancement, excellent patient/client service, exceptional communication, and collaborative teamwork.

Interested in working for us? Check out our website at or our IG @westcoastpet

JOB DESCRIPTION

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN with Advanced Dental Experience

To apply email resume and cover letter to

REPORTS TO: Practice Owner, Attending Veterinarian or Technician Manager

The Registered Veterinary Technician is the veterinarians primary medical support. They are licensed through the state and have the deepest level of technical knowledge and skill. They aid the veterinarians in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail. They have a deep understanding of veterinarians preferences and thoroughly anticipate their needs. They have a very significant role in communicating with and educating clients about their pets as well as mentorship and training of other staff. The RVT is experienced and possesses the highest level of proficiency and competency with dentistry, client education, and hands on skills.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate or Bachelor degree
• California RVT license required

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years experience as an RVT required
• Minimum 2 years experience performing advanced dental extractions, surgical closures, and dental radiograph interpretation.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 18 years old.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to work with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Can stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Is well-spoken and approaches his/her job duties in a mature nature.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members including mentorship and training of other staff
• Has outstanding client communication skills.
• Physical Effort: Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.
• Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.
  
  

WAGE RANGE

The range for this position is $27/hour plus commission. RVTs earn additional production on the extractions they perform.

Earnings depend on utilization of RVT specific skills including, but not limited to, surgical experience, splint placement, and dentistry.

Benefits are outlined in the employee manual and are separate from the hourly wage.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

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  Can take proper dental radiographs and assist with interpretation
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  Can perform advanced dental procedures, including multi-root extractions on both feline and canine patients, complex gingival closures, and full mouth extractions on felines when indicated
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  Can successful complete multi-extraction dental procedures in above average speed
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  Can safely induce anesthesia and intubation
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  Can provide compassionate care to patients and clients.
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  Dependable, arrives at shift in a timely manner and is committed to upholding the core values and mission of the hospital
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  Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.
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  Is responsible for the safety and well-being of patients while under anesthesia and/or hospitalized.
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  Can safety calculate drug doses and handle controlled drugs.
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  Can assist the veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids.
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  Can assist in complicated surgeries, knows proper gowning, gloving and sterile technique
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  Can perform surgical closure of skin wounds
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  Can properly place splints and complex bandages
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  Can repair an aural hematoma under the supervision of a DVM
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  Can properly care for all surgical materials; keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.
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  Can recognize and respond to emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, opening airways, and external cardiac massage (CPR).
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  Can legibly keep accurate medical records in accordance hospital policy.
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  Can prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas.
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  Can perform physical assessments; record observations legibly in files or computer.
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  Can proficiently restrain pets even when large, difficult or fractious.
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  Understands all common vaccinations and vaccination protocols and can explain to clients.
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  Intervene/oversees issues in the patient care department. Experienced and able to take over care of complex situations.
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  Knows all common preventative medicines and can explain their use to clients.
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  Has advanced knowledge of common medical conditions and their treatments.
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  Understands usage, knows the dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients.
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  Can perform advanced medical math/dose calculations and constant rate infusions
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  Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean or organize as part of a normal job duty.
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  Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees and provides mentorship/training and oversight to assistants, technicians and veterinarians.
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  Gives SQ, IM and IV injections (with or without IV port).
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  Can perform ultrasound guided cystocentesis and sterile urinary catheterization.
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  Can handle clients medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.
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  Can prepare complex estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies.
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  Can explain necessary follow-up and homecare instructions.
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  Can properly care for all surgical materials; keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.

• Can perform and interpret clinical laboratory procedures such as cytologies, platelet counts, heartworm checks, misc snap tests, skin scrapings, urinalysis; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records.
• Can proficiently position for and perform image capture of radiographs for advanced/orthopedic studies and can do this without the direct supervision of a veterinarian.
• Can place IV catheters and properly care for them. Understands the use and care of IV pumps including troubleshooting them.
• Can proficiently perform venous puncture and catheterization in the most difficult patients.
• Oversight of critical hospitalized patients ensuring medications and treatments are performed on schedule and alerting the veterinarian to changes in patient status
• Knows common disease states and can alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Can admit patients following hospital policy and doctors written orders.
• Can discharge patients based on the veterinarians orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state.
• Is a leader and easily to approach
• Mentor to other staff members
• Enjoys sharing their knowledge and challenging others to build on their skills.