Registered Veterinary Technician - Neurology

Company: Ethos Veterinary Health LLC
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

The Pet Emergency and Specialty Center of Marin (www.pescm.com) is looking for a Full Time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our new Neurology department, Tuesday- Friday, 830AM-7 PM.About PESCM: PESCM, located in San Rafael, is the only 24/7 emergency and specialty practice in Marin County. We continue to see record breaking cases in all departments: Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Neurology, Urgent Care, Emergency, and Critical Care. Our mission is to serve pets and people by continually pushing to improve our medicine, our service, our communication, and ourselves. PESCM utilizes the cloud-based management software system, Ezyvet, which integrates with an iPad accessible patient treatment sheet software, Smartflow, for a paperless billing system so you can focus on what you do best, patient care!Why PESCM: PESCM celebrates core values such as respect, kindness, trust, appreciation, compassion, and dedication. We have a family-oriented approach to our hospital and recognize the importance of collaboration and foster a culture that is indicative of this. Management has been with the practice for over 16-years and maintains a relationship with every staff member, operating with an open-door approach to the team. We are all in this together! Veterinary Technicians at PESCM are responsible for a variety of tasks related to customer service and patient care within the veterinary practice. In addition to veterinary technician skills such as patient restraint, administering medications, IV catheter placement, and phlebotomy, technicians in the Neurology department will be responsible for the following:About the Job: As an RVT in the Neurology Department you will be responsible for:

• Solid technical skills and anesthesia knowledge base, sound judgment, and the ability to function both independently and with a team are required
• Venipuncture; IV catheter placement; medication calculations and administration; digital radiography; patient prep and recovery; epidural administration; anesthesia monitoring for a variety of anesthetized procedures including, but not limited to, CT and MRI
• Assisting doctors during patient appointments, providing outstanding client communication and education
• Performing sterile scrub and assist doctors throughout surgical procedures
• Advocating for the patient, providing exceptional comfort, diagnostic, surgical, and nursing care to all patients
• Knowledge of the equipment and materials used and their availability and applications
• Ability to work occasional holidays/weekends, and OT as needed About You:
  • Minimum 2 years experience in the veterinary field with strong anesthesia experience a must
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written; organizational skills; proactive thinking and a positive attitude are also a must
  • Accuracy in calculating and delivering anesthetic agents, fluids, and CRIs
  • Proficiency in record keeping related to medical procedures including daily treatments administered, patient status, procedures completed, supplies used, and anesthetic records
  • Review and understanding of all medical records pertinent to patient care
  • Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring is required
  • RVT or VTS preferred
  • Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and a commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required
  • Maintain a positive outlook and ability to work well in stressful situations
  • The ability to deliver exceptional client service is a priority
  • Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
  • Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
  • Honesty, integrity and a desire to learn and have fun!Benefits of working with us: We offer desirable alternative work schedules, a competitive bay area wage and comprehensive benefits plan to include medical/dental, 401k, paid time off, scrub allowance, generous Pet Benefit Plan, Continued Education opportunities, and Commuter benefit, as most of our staff travel from outside of Marin County, often passing other specialty practices!PESCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PESCM 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 on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. PM19Powered by JazzHRPI176102779

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