• Experienced RVT - Neurology

    VCA Animal HospitalsOntario, CA 91758

    Job #2665246794

  • VCA California Veterinary Specialists here in Ontario is the largest 24 hours Emergency and Specialty hospital in the Inland Empire. For over 10 years we have provided exceptional veterinary service and patient care. We take pride in what we do and are looking for a motivated individual who is willing to work with a strong team of individuals in a fast paced environment. We are currently looking for an experienced Credentialed Technician (RVT) to join our Neurology team. You will provide additional support for our Board Certified Neurologist as part of this department. We are looking for someone with the following skills:

    • Strong critical thinking skills

    • Client communication skills are a must: technicians obtain histories, present treatment plans, review discharge instructions and medications, and provide client education on more complex disease processes treated by Internal Medicine.

    • Strong patient restraint and handling skills. Experience with recumbent, non-ambulatory patients is preferred.

    • Monitor and perform treatments for patients requiring intensive management, recognize significant changes in the patient's condition, and notify the Doctor.

    • Experience monitoring patients under anesthesia. Strong anesthetic skills with critical patients. Experience with surgical ventilator.

    • Run in-house lab samples and handle submissions to outside laboratories.

    • Experienced with venipuncture and IV catheter placement

    • Experience with specialized equipment care and use, and a willingness to learn new skills.

    • Experience with MRI Studies is a plus!

    • Assist the Doctor with ongoing dynamics of a specific case, including call backs, prescription handling, medical records, etc. Strong communication skills.

    This position is full-time Monday - Thursday with 4/10-hour shifts

    Compensation: $25 -$28/ hour Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

    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)

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    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 ~~~