Job Description
Registered Veterinary Technician or Senior Veterinary Assistant - Internal Medicine
Pay range : RVT $30 - $40 /hr VA $26- $34/hr
Monday-Friday 4/10 Schedule + Weekend availability required
As a Veterinary Technician in the Internal Medicine department, you be responsible for the following duties:
- Assist with a variety of diagnostic procedures including blood work, imaging, and endoscopy.
- Provide compassionate care and monitoring for animals admitted to the internal medicine service.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, and wound care treatments under veterinarian supervision.
- Communicate effectively with pet owners, offering guidance on their animal's condition and treatment options.
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure equipment is properly maintained and sterilized.
- Assist veterinarians during procedures such as biopsies and aspiration cytology.
- Stay updated on advancements in internal medicine through continuing education.
- Collaborate closely with other veterinary professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Advocate for the well-being of patients, ensuring they receive appropriate care and treatment.
- Other duties as assigned.
- RVT: $30 - $40/hr
- VA: $26 - $34/hr
- 4/10 work week
- Availability Monday-Friday
- Saturday flexibility required (2 Saturdays per month)
- Weekend and holiday flexibility required
Basic required qualifications:
- General understanding and experience with small animal restraint with a focus on cats and dogs
- High school diploma
- Calm, professional demeanor.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable time management and problem-solving skills; working efficiently and effectively throughout the hospital.
- Multi-task various duties and responsibilities in a timely and reliable manner, with appropriate follow-through and accuracy.
- Understand and follow established hospital processes and procedures (i.e. SOPs)
- Able to work well independently as well as with a team.
- Basic understanding of veterinary medical terminology.
- Experience in Specialty Veterinary Medicine, with a focus on internal medicine.
- Valid and current Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of California.
- Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
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