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VCA Animal Hospitals Medical Oncology - Credentialed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Vet Assistant in Fountain Valley, California
Join the V CA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital t eam !
Location: 18300 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Why We Want You!
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Medical Oncology department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing high-quality care to animals, with a specific focus on Medical Oncology. As an integral part of our team, you will work closely with veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and other staff members to ensure the well-being of our patients.
Compensation :
Credentialed Veterinary Technicians $29.50 - $35.00
Veterinary Assistant $20.00 - $30.00
ALL dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, nature of practice, schedule and additional responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with physical examinations, patient assessment, and collecting patient histories
Managing medical records, reports and correspondence
Collecting detailed patient histories at check in for oncology consults
Processing laboratory samples in-house
Preparing laboratory samples for outside labs
Assist Radiographs
Assist with patient recovery
Venipuncture/catheter placement
Safe animal restraint and handling
Strong multi-tasking skills
Effective verbal, listening, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
Skills:
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Radiology
Anesthesia monitoring
Physical examinations and patient assessment
Laboratory work
Pharmacology
Patient recovery
Compassionate care for our hospitalized patient
Ability to work successfully in a team environment
Restraining
Obtain detailed medical histories and patient vitals
Maintain accurate and complete medical records
Assisting our Doctor and Technical staff as needed with patient care
Helping clients and doctors during humane euthanasia’s
Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately
Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry.
Administering chemotherapy drugs and safety protocols
Qualifications:
Current and valid Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license or a minimum of 2 years of experience in performing technician duties.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and common conditions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards animals and their owners.
Knowledge and experience with chemotherapy drugs and safety protocols (Preferred but not required).
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
*We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at * vcacareers.com
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com