REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Primary Function: Under the supervision of the Veterinarian (s), the Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) is responsible for providing the highest quality of care for surgery patients in our care. The RVT plays a crucial role in managing client relationships and educating clients on responsible pet ownership while maintaining a safe and effective environment. The RVT assists in the oversight of the animal care attendants and medical technician volunteers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure and promote the humane care and treatment of animals in our care at all times.
• Admit all patients into clinic facility; obtain medical history, and perform physical assessment during check in.
• Under the direct supervision of the veterinarian, administer medications and anesthesia drugs; prepare animals for surgery according to protocol.
• Report and document health concerns to attending veterinarian.
• Prevent the spread of disease and infections through the proper administration of health examinations, vaccinations, treatment and observation of animals.
• Assist veterinarian in surgery as needed.
• Monitor surgery patients from the induction of anesthesia until full recovery has been achieved.
• Administer animal vaccinations, tests, medications and treatments as directed.
• Assess patient readiness for discharge and discharge patients by going over discharge instructions with pet owners.
• Provide oversight with the animal care attendants and tech volunteers.
• Supervise daily cleaning routines including scrubbing and preparation of surgical instrument packs. Ensure that exam room, surgery and observation areas are consistent with clinic standards.
• Report employee or client problems to appropriate personnel.
• Actively promote spay and neuter, and educate clients on responsible animal ownership.
• Actively supports staff and volunteers; promote the development of skills related to the advancement of our goals and mission.
• Represent the spcaLA in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Provide quality customer
service to clients, volunteers, and staff, recognizing their individual contributions to the success of our organization.
• Maintain all required records which include but are not limited to anesthesia records, controlled drug logs, patient information, medical inventory and supplies to ensure an efficient operation.
• Adhere to the agency and OSHA compliance polices and procedures.
• Work as a team member to meet clinic goals and objectives.
• Provide excellent customer service and patient information for clients served by the clinic.
• Perform other duties as needed to improve the functioning of the clinic.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to:
• Obtain and maintain licenses and/or permits required by state law and the agency
• Maintain a high level of animal health and sanitation.
• Detect symptoms of sickness in animals.
• Monitor the animals for continued health on a regular basis.
• Prepare written reports and maintain an efficient records system.
• Work well and communicate effectively with the public, fellow employees and volunteers.
• Originate and execute projects with little or no supervision.
• Express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Stay current in knowledge of emergency drugs and protocol.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Show maturity and good judgment. Perform the job in professional manner and work efficiently under pressure.
• Work with and restrain animals of all sizes.
• Successfully complete all training coursed mandated by state law and the agency.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Medications commonly used in Veterinary care, and their proper use and dosage
• Symptoms of common disease of dogs and cats
• Proper methods of safely handling and restraining a wide variety of animals
• Animal nutritional needs
• Knowledge and proper usage of common equipment used in Veterinary clinics
• Various kinds of animal behavior
• Federal food and Drug Act covering legend or prescription drugs
• California Veterinary Practice Act
OTHER ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift 25 – 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Extensive direct handling, carrying and restraining of animals, both large and small and carrying of supplies and equipment
• Extensive stooping, bending and carrying
• Manual dexterity sufficient for handwritten documents
• Must be able to tolerate loud animal noises and odors for extended periods of time
• Endurance sufficient for standing and walking during entire shift
Experience & Training:
• Must possess a valid license (certification) as a Registered Veterinary Technician in the State of California.
• 2 years practical experience as a veterinarian assistant/technician
Working Conditions:
• Dealing with possible unruly animal and handling the same safely and humanely
• Possible exposure to hostile and over emotional public
• Heavy and fast paced workload; strenuous physical activity
• Possible exposure to parasites and infectious diseases
• Must be able to tolerate loud animal noises and odors for extended periods of time
• The noise level in performing this job varies depending on the task being performed.
• Endurance sufficient for standing and walking during entire shift
Salary Range: $18/hour This is a full-time non-exempt position with benefits.
