Posted:
8/7/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ San Diego, California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
San Diego, California
The hourly pay rate for this position is $24.00 - $30.00 per hour, this varies depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location.
American Animal Hospital is a long-standing general practice with deep ties to the community, located in beautiful San Diego, California. Our goal is to provide compassionate and quality medicine while striving to make an impact in our community and treat our patients/clients like family.
Who We're Looking For
Join our incredible team at American Animal Hospital as the next great step in your career. We are looking to add a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to our team. The ideal candidate will be a dependable, detail-oriented team player who loves animals and being part of a fun, supportive team. They will have experience rooming patients, surgical assisting experience and knowledge of equipment used, drawing blood and running bloodwork, venipuncture, restraint, knowledge of x-ray and proper positioning, experience with proper animal handling and restraint, understanding the importance of client education, and being a positive and supportive team member.
American Animal Hospital is a 3-doctor hospital open from 8:30 am – 6:30 pm Monday through Friday, and 9 am - 1 pm on Saturday, closed on Sundays. We aim to provide owners with sound, honest choices for their pets and to provide our patients with excellent quality medicine and compassionate medical care. We strive to give our customers the best personalized service possible and to create a friendly, professional work environment for our awesome staff!
Learn more about us at American Animal Hospital or: AmeriVet: Veterinary Partner Supporting Your Business
Benefits We Offer
Your well-being matters to us. AmeriVet appreciates the level of dedication it takes to provide care and quality to the communities you serve. As a reflection, we offer comprehensive benefits and additional services for you.
Requirements:
• Registered Veterinary Technician, the license must be current
• 3+ years of veterinary experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Passion for working with animals and their owners
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
• Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
• Obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories
• Assisting doctor and other technical staff with restraint
• Blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
• Placing IV catheters
• Digital radiology including positioning.
• Dentistry (digital x-rays, scaling, polishing)
• Anesthesia (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique)
• TPR
• Laboratory skills such as ear and fecal cytology; HM5; Vetscan; Sedivue
• Excellent client communication/education
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At AmeriVet, your well-being, your loved ones, and your future are our top priorities. This commitment is reflected in the comprehensive range of benefits we offer, including:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Generous holidays and paid time off
• Career development programs
• Robust health and wellness initiatives
• Employee referral bonus programs and much more!
AmeriVet takes pride in embracing the uniqueness and diversity that every team member, pet owner, and pet brings to our community. Our unwavering dedication revolves around nurturing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, where each team member not only feels a strong sense of belonging, but is also empowered to thrive.
Website: https://amerivet.com/
Headquarter Location: San Antonio, Texas, United States
Employee Count: 501-1000
Year Founded: 2017
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Private Equity
Industries: Financial Services ⋅ Health Care