Registered Veterinary Technician - Westside Animal Hospital
Core
Provide clinical nursing care, diagnostic support, and surgical assistance to small animals, birds, and their owners in a high-volume hospital setting.
Role type
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Builds
Patient care services and diagnostic results for pet owners
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Small animal healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
IV catheter placement, blood draws, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, dental procedures (scaling/polishing), animal restraint, cytology, digital radiology, ultrasound-guided cystocentesis, animal behavior knowledge
Preferred skills
Experience with birds, dental radiology, ultrasound-guided procedures
Technologies
Digital radiology equipment, ultrasound machines, anesthesia monitors, dental scalers/polishers
Responsibilities
Perform IV catheter placement and blood draws; Assist in anesthesia monitoring and surgical procedures including intubation; Conduct dental procedures including scaling and polishing; Perform laboratory skills including cytology set-up and interpretation; Execute diagnostic procedures including digital and dental radiology and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis; Provide nursing care and animal restraint for various species
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff