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Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Do you have a passion for pets?
Western Veterinary Group voted “South Bay’s Best,” is an AAHA certified and privately owned companion animal practice seeking a full-time, skilled, and experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). We need an honest, hardworking individual with a passion for “improving the lives of pets and their humans.” We are looking for someone who embodies our Core Values of Family & Community, Positivity and A Step Above.

Why choose us?
While the atmosphere is fast paced, we strive to create a positive and collaborative working environment. From our Kennel Assistant all the way up to our Practice Owner, each member of our team cares deeply for one another as well as our clients and patients. Individual opinions are highly valued, as we are consistently seeking ways to grow and improve together as a team.

Core Responsibilities
Western Vet Group’s RVT’s use their skills and education to the highest extent of their abilities. RVT’s must have strong leadership skills and the ability to teach their fellow veterinary technician team. These accomplished individuals have proven proficiency and talents across multiple platforms, such as:

• Technical proficiency in friendly or fear-free patient handling
• Accurately triaging patients
• Administering medications, vaccines and other treatments
• Providing post-operative care to patient
• Performing basic wound care
• Venipuncture
• IV catheter placement
• Assisting with surgical and dental procedures
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Taking digital radiographs
• Properly collecting and preparing samples for submission to outside laboratories or in-house testing
• Assist in medical equipment maintenance and inventory
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures
• Assist in implementing staff training and development programs
• Accurately handling and recording controlled substances
• Accurate digital medical record management
• Knowledge of veterinary medical pharmacology and terminology
• Client education

Job Requirements

• Must have a valid Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate issued by the California State Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine.
• Must have a minimum of 2-5 years of hands-on veterinary technician experience.
• You will be working in a progressive and fast-paced environment, must be a positive team player and excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and be well-versed in animal restraint.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule (Five 8 hour shifts or Four 10 hour shifts available)
• Rotating weekends
• Closed major holidays (paid holidays if full-time)
• Employee pet discount
• Assistance with licensing renewal fee
• Paid time off
• Employee referral program
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Chiropractic/acupuncture insurance
• 401(k)
• Professional development assistance (access to AAHA courses)

Salary: $25-$33/hr (based on experience)

Submit your resume to hr@westernvetgroup.com for consideration.

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