Animals Only
Small Animal Rehabilitation Veterinary Technician
Animals Only - San Diego, California, United States, 92189
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Overview
Essential Job Duties include, but not limited to:
Be an essential and responsible member of our patient care team and work closely with all other team members
Be able to accurately describe and discuss the treatments offered at our clinic to current and potential clients
Perform treatment plans as prescribed by the veterinarian
Assess patient response to treatments and collaborate with veterinarians to make treatment adjustments as needed
Be familiar with treatment modalities including water treadmill, laser, massage, physical therapy and exercises, and always be motivated to learn and improve skills
Maintain clinic cleanliness and organization in accordance with hospital protocols
Maintain detailed and accurate patient record keeping via electronic medical record software within allotted time frame
Assist with exceptional client education and communication in accordance with hospital protocols
Perform other duties as assigned
Remain current in animal rehabilitation services and therapies via continuing education
Ability to perform in a leadership role
Ability to carry out prescribed treatments thoroughly and document medical notes accurately in the electronic medical record software within allotted time frame
Ability to assist all other team members as needed
Ability to train other team members in all treatment modalities
Ability to work both independently and as an essential part of a team
Ability to work with, safely restrain, and lift companion animals of all sizes
Ability to correctly assess patient body language and adjust handling protocol to reduce patient stress and increase compliance
Ability to communicate respectfully, patiently, and accurately with clients and other staff members
Ability to stand, walk, jog, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, and/or crouch for long periods of time
Full understanding and acceptance that you will be exposed to animals, animal by-products (including by not limited to detritus, bites, scratches, excretions, contagious diseases) and animal-related injuries (including but limited to bites, scratches)
Be regular in attendance and timeliness
Requirements:
Registered veterinary technicians or veterinary assistants with clinical experience
Have at least 1 year of previous fast-paced veterinary clinical experience (or equivalent professional experience)
Have a personal interest and/or experience with integrative medicine
If applicable, maintain current veterinary technician state license and registration, and remain in good-standing for the duration of employment
Details:
Job Type: Full-time, part-time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hour shift; no nights, no weekends; subject to change
Work location: in person
Pay: Negotiable $20.00 - $24.00 per hour based on experience
Benefits: 401k (with company match), paid time off, paid holidays