Registered Veterinary Technician

Description

Registered Veterinary Technician

Open to Full-Time Positions

Capistrano Beach, CA

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Estrella Veterinary Hospital, aThrive Pet Healthcarepartner, wetake action to empoweryour best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of400clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support,you'llbe nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who weare

At Estrella Veterinary Hospital,you'llfeel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity andsupportof a united network.

Estrella Veterinary Hospital, located in Capistrano Beach California, is an outstanding, well-established small animal practice providing high-quality medicine. Staffed by exceptional veterinarians and veterinary professionals, we strive to provide the best possible medical care, practice Fear-Free techniques, surgical care, and dental care for our highly valued patients.

Provide your best care with more bridges andfewerbarriers.

Estrella Veterinary Hospitalis looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician with Dental experienceto join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcarecommunity.

As aRegistered Veterinary Technician,you'llplayan important rolein pets'lives byprovidingend-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care offacilitatingoutpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Induce and monitor patient parameters under general anesthesia.

• Perform dental prophylaxis procedures under anesthesia.

• Understands dental anatomy and can accurately chart teeth using a numbering system.

• Assist Doctor with dental extractions.

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.

• With each hospital function,assistveterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity andmaintainpositive patient flow.

• Assistwith surgeries and proceduresin accordance withyour state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.

• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance onThrive Membershipoptions, medications, andadditionaltreatments.

• Assistinmaintainingrelevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.

• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients andmaintainmedical charts.

• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.

• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• is outgoing and personable

• is empathetic and compassionate

• has excellent communication and customer service skills

• has at least 1 year of experience with dental procedures under anesthesia in a veterinary hospital

• is a team player

• holds a CA RVT license

• knowledge of basic veterinary practices, procedures, and terminology

• ability to appropriately handle, lift, and restrain animals (dogs, cats, pocket pets, etc.) and stand for long periods of time.

• ability to perform veterinary medical procedures (i.e. venipuncture, radiology, IV catheter placement, drug calculations, administering medications & fluids, and assessing & triaging patients).

• has basic organizational and computer skills.

You'llGrowWithUs

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Ourvast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses -ThriveU

• Live, virtual interactiveworkshops to develop valuable leadershipskills

• A programdesigned to teach youthe fundamentalsofrunning apethospital

• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance-learning program for veterinarytechnicians

• Scholarshipopportunities andtuition reimbursement

And, with so many locationsnationwide,you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us andprovideyour best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

Weprovidebenefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paidtime offincluding 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, andtime offfor new petadoptions

• Top-quality medical, dental, and vision insuranceplushealth savings account and flexible spending account

• Petperksincluding free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcarelocations

• Generously subsidizedbackup and ongoing care supportfor children, adults, and pets

• Mental health benefitsincluding coaching and therapysessions

• 401k with employer contributionand no waiting period

• Continuing education anddevelopment supportthroughour libraryoffree CE coursesand paid time off tocomplete

• Scholarship opportunitiesandstudent loan supportprogram

and so much more!

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience withanhourly pay rate starting at $26-29/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity ofall ofour team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse,equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

Enjoy working in a dynamic environment and looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team, Apply today!