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Small Animal Rehabilitation Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant

ANIMALS ONLY VETERINARY COLLECTIVE INC
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 16 days
Location

San Diego, San Diego, CA

Salary

$20 - $24 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off

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  • The position requires a dedicated member of the patient care team to work closely with colleagues and provide accurate treatment descriptions to clients.
  • Candidates must have at least 1 year of previous fast-paced veterinary experience or equivalent professional experience.
  • The job involves performing treatment plans, assessing patient responses, and maintaining accurate electronic medical records.
  • The pay is negotiable, ranging from $20.00 to $24.00 per hour based on experience, with benefits including 401k, paid time off, and holidays.
  • The schedule is Monday through Friday for 8-hour shifts, with no nights or weekends required.

Essential Job Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Be an essential and responsible member of our patient care team and work closely with all other team members 
  • Be able to accurately describe and discuss the treatments offered at our clinic to current and potential clients 
  • Perform treatment plans as prescribed by the veterinarian 
  • Assess patient response to treatments and collaborate with veterinarians to make treatment adjustments as needed 
  • Be familiar with treatment modalities including water treadmill, laser, massage, physical therapy and exercises, and always be motivated to learn and improve skills 
  • Maintain clinic cleanliness and organization in accordance with hospital protocols 
  • Maintain detailed and accurate patient record keeping via electronic medical record software within allotted time frame 
  • Assist with exceptional client education and communication in accordance with hospital protocols 
  • Perform other duties as assigned 
  • Remain current in animal rehabilitation services and therapies via continuing education 
  • Ability to perform in a leadership role 
  • Ability to carry out prescribed treatments thoroughly and document medical notes accurately in the electronic medical record software within allotted time frame 
  • Ability to assist all other team members as needed
  • Ability to train other team members in all treatment modalities 
  • Ability to work both independently and as an essential part of a team 
  • Ability to work with, safely restrain, and lift companion animals of all sizes 
  • Ability to correctly assess patient body language and adjust handling protocol to reduce patient stress and increase compliance 
  • Ability to communicate respectfully, patiently, and accurately with clients and other staff members 
  • Ability to stand, walk, jog, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, and/or crouch for long periods of time
  • Full understanding and acceptance that you will be exposed to animals, animal by-products (including by not limited to detritus, bites, scratches, excretions, contagious diseases) and animal-related injuries (including but limited to bites, scratches)
  • Be regular in attendance and timeliness 

Requirements: 

  • Have at least 1 year of previous fast-paced veterinary experience (or equivalent professional experience)   
  • Have a personal interest and/or experience with integrative medicine 
  • If applicable, maintain current veterinary technician state license and registration, and remain in good-standing for the duration of employment 

Details: 

  • Job Type: Full-time, part-time
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hour shift; no nights, no weekends; subject to change 
  • Work location: in person 
  • Pay: Negotiable $20.00 - $24.00 per hour based on experience
  • Benefits: 401k (with company match), paid time off, paid holidays


 



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