El Cerrito Veterinary Care
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
El Cerrito Veterinary Care, El Cerrito, California, United States, 94530
Who we are::
El Cerrito Veterinary Care is looking for a veterinary technician/assistant to add to their dedicated team! Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, El Cerrito Veterinary Care offers consistent scheduling, excellent work-life balance, and awesome benefits, including:Requirements:Assist veterinarians with patient exams, treatments, and surgeriesObtain and record patient histories, treatments, vital signs, and weights via the practice management systemPerform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for reference labsPrepare, dispense, and administer medications, vaccines, serums and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian.Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals.Prepare patients, instruments, and equipment for surgery; clean, maintain and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials.Communicate with and educate owners in a compassionate and professional mannerTake radiographs for dental procedures and medical diagnosisMaintain knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations in order to answer client questions, provide education on vaccines, flea and heartworm products, and assist in marketing veterinary services from which their pet would benefit, such as a dental cleaning, senior wellness, spay and neuter procedures, and boarding.Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment, and suppliesWork well with all team members and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy.Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problemsPrepare surgery suit and instruments; Perform induction/intubation and all pre-anesthetic procedures, including patient pre- and post-op careAccurately calculate and record all medications and injections administeredClean, scale, and polish teeth using dental equipment and hand instrumentsMaintain cleanliness throughout the hospitalFollow OSHA requirementsFollow practices health and safety protocolsFinancial Benefits:A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance$24 - $26 / hour401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings PlanFlexible Spending Account529 Savings PlanTuition Support ProgramReferral bonus programWellness Benefits:Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and visionSick Time / Paid Time OffSupplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insuranceFree/discounted lab work for all employee petsPet discounts on services and productsPet food discount programWorkplace Benefits:Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus ProgramProfessional development opportunitiesState license reimbursementVTNE exam fee reimbursementContinuing education allowanceUniform allowanceAbility to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wideLifestyle Benefits:Six paid holidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramParental leaveEmployee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.)Think you're the veterinary technician we've been dreaming of? Awesome! Come join our team and see the difference we can make in the lives of our people and our patients!Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of El Cerrito Veterinary Care
and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being
their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
El Cerrito Veterinary Care is looking for a veterinary technician/assistant to add to their dedicated team! Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, El Cerrito Veterinary Care offers consistent scheduling, excellent work-life balance, and awesome benefits, including:Requirements:Assist veterinarians with patient exams, treatments, and surgeriesObtain and record patient histories, treatments, vital signs, and weights via the practice management systemPerform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for reference labsPrepare, dispense, and administer medications, vaccines, serums and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian.Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals.Prepare patients, instruments, and equipment for surgery; clean, maintain and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials.Communicate with and educate owners in a compassionate and professional mannerTake radiographs for dental procedures and medical diagnosisMaintain knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations in order to answer client questions, provide education on vaccines, flea and heartworm products, and assist in marketing veterinary services from which their pet would benefit, such as a dental cleaning, senior wellness, spay and neuter procedures, and boarding.Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment, and suppliesWork well with all team members and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy.Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problemsPrepare surgery suit and instruments; Perform induction/intubation and all pre-anesthetic procedures, including patient pre- and post-op careAccurately calculate and record all medications and injections administeredClean, scale, and polish teeth using dental equipment and hand instrumentsMaintain cleanliness throughout the hospitalFollow OSHA requirementsFollow practices health and safety protocolsFinancial Benefits:A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance$24 - $26 / hour401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings PlanFlexible Spending Account529 Savings PlanTuition Support ProgramReferral bonus programWellness Benefits:Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and visionSick Time / Paid Time OffSupplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insuranceFree/discounted lab work for all employee petsPet discounts on services and productsPet food discount programWorkplace Benefits:Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus ProgramProfessional development opportunitiesState license reimbursementVTNE exam fee reimbursementContinuing education allowanceUniform allowanceAbility to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wideLifestyle Benefits:Six paid holidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramParental leaveEmployee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.)Think you're the veterinary technician we've been dreaming of? Awesome! Come join our team and see the difference we can make in the lives of our people and our patients!Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of El Cerrito Veterinary Care
and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being
their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.