West Coast Animal Hospital
Location
San Diego, California
Salary
$21 - $24 / HOUR
The veterinary technician provides primary medical support to veterinarians by assisting with examinations, diagnoses, and treatments. They are also responsible for client education, maintaining medical records, and ensuring the facility remains clean and orderly.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of experience as a veterinary technician or assistant. The role requires the ability to handle animals, perform advanced medical procedures, and maintain professional communication with clients.
Who is west coast animal hospital?
Practice Owner, Attending Veterinarian or Technician Manager The veterinary technician is the veterinarian’s primary medical support. They begin the examination procedure and continue to assist the doctor throughout the examination, diagnosis and treatment phases. They aid the veterinarians in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail. They have a deep understanding of veterinarian’s preferences and thoroughly anticipate their needs. They have a very significant role in communicating with and education clients about their pets.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent Vocational school training desirable but not required Previous On-The-Job training/experience required
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum 2 years experience as veterinary technician or assistant.
The range for the position is $21 per hour to $24.00 per hour. Pay Scale by Experience Developing Level: $21.00 – $22.00 per hour Experienced: $22.01 – $23.00 per hour Senior Level: $23.01 – $24.00 per hour Pay is determined based on job-related experience, skills, and qualifications in accordance with California law.
are outlined in the employee manual and are separate from the hourly wage. Abide by WCAH core values and mission statement. Provide compassionate care to patients and clients. Dependable, arrives at shift in a timely manner and is committed to upholding the core values and mission of the hospital Ask for assistance from coworkers when needed to ensure efficiency of patient care Conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks. Accurately maintain electronic medical records in accordance hospital policy. Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas. Perform physical assessments, record observations legibly in files or computer. Can proficiently restrain pets even when large, difficult or fractious. Understands all common vaccinations and vaccination protocols and can explain to clients. Knows all common preventative medicines and can explain their use to clients. Has advanced knowledge of common medical conditions and their treatments. Understands usage, knows the dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients. Perform advanced medical math/dose calculations Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean or organize as part of a normal job duty. Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees and provides mentorship/training and oversight to assistants, technicians and veterinarians. Gives SQ, IM and IV injections (with or without IV port). Proficiently perform venous puncture and catheterization in the most difficult patients. Perform ultrasound guided cystocentesis and urinary catheterization for urine collection Can handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate. Can prepare complex estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies. Can explain necessary follow-up and homecare instructions. Assist RVTs in medical, surgical and dental procedures. Able to recognize abnormal Pulse Ox, respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature. Can recognize and respond to emergencies Perform ophthalmologic tests including tonometry, tear test, and fluorescein stain Can proficiently position for and perform image capture of radiographs for advanced/orthopedic studies and can administer and oversee sedation for this Can place IV catheters and properly care for them. Understands the use and care of IV pumps including troubleshooting them. Knows common disease states and can alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients. Prepare a patient and the machine for an ultrasound procedure. Admit patients following hospital policy and doctors written orders. Can discharge patients based on the veterinarian’s orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state. Properly documents patient treatments and client communications respectfully and professionally.
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