SoCal K9 Clinic City of Industry is a veterinary hospital that offers comprehensive veterinary services for pets in City of Industry CA and the surrounding area. We provide from monthly exams and vaccines to reproductive specialty and surgery.
We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care and a strong knowledge of veterinary medicine. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing medical care to animals, performing laboratory tests, administering medications, and assisting the veterinarian with examinations and treatments. This position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
We are looking for candidates that have an interest in reproduction as our hospital offers general practice services and specialty reproductive services. Experience in reproduction is not required, but at least 3 years of veterinary hospital experience is required. Experience with Avimark Software is also preferred.
Our current hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Pay will be based upon experience. We are looking forward to adding to our great team here at SoCal K9 Clinic City of Industry, if you would like to apply please send resume with detailed work experience.
Physical Effort:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk, and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time; will use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to lift and carry animals or materials weighing fifty pounds or more; handle dogs weighing up to 170 lbs.
Major Duties:
- In-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
- Anesthesia/Surgery – Prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
- Radiology - positioning patients and assisting with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
- Laboratory duties- collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
- Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
- Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
- Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
- Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
- Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
- Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
- Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
- Assist with inventory control – informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
- Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- City Of Industry, CA 91745: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Veterinary technician: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person