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Registered Veterinary Technician

Registered Veterinary Technician

Standiford Veterinary CenterModesto, CA, US
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Registered Veterinary Technician – RVT

Registered Veterinary Technicians are advocates for their patients and work in conjunction with veterinarians to provide exceptional patient care and superior client service. Come thrive in an environment that encourages education and continue to grow within the profession, with opportunities to be a mentor to newer team members. Competitive pay at $23-$27 / hr.

In this role you will :

  • Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills,      including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, dental radiology.
  • Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury and illness visits
  • Advocate for patients, and educate clients
  • Assist with patient procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring, pre and post operative patient care, surgical suite, instrument, and equipment care
  • Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
  • Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members
  • Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Skills and Qualifications :

  • Must be a Licensed Registered Veterinary Technician with active state license
  • Minimum one (1) year professional experience in small animal clinical setting preferred
  • Possess superior technical knowledge and skills
  • Proficient in medical math calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, conversions, etc.)
  • Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
  • Proficient time management, ability to problem solve, learn, and handle multiple tasks
  • Enthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitude
  • Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day
  • Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
  • Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude
  • Must be able to anticipate patient needs and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine.

    • Benefits and Perks : Subject to Employment Status

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all start first of the month after hire
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • 401K with company match
  • Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options included
  • Long Term Disability options
  • Short Term Disability, paid for by employer
  • Complimentary Life Insurance $10,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Generous Continuing Education allowance with paid CE days off
  • Personal Pet Discounts and complimentary pet insurance
  • Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    • Standiford Veterinary Center employs 130 staff members dedicated to the betterment of veterinary medicine in our region. Our multiple locations offer 24 / 7 services to the Modesto community in the form of general medicine, emergency medicine, dedicated surgery, and ICU teams.

    We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

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