Registered Veterinary Technician

Company: ACT Spay / Neuter Clinic
Location: Stockton
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

ACT Spay / Neuter Clinic is the only nonprofit HQHVSN (High Quality, High Volume Spay and Neuter) Clinic in San Joaquin County dedicated to providing low cost spay and neuter services to the local community and surrounding areas. Our friendly and compassionate staff treat all animals that come into our clinic as if they were their own pets. We are seeking Registered Veterinary Technicians that are passionate about providing high-quality spay and neuter veterinary care to the dogs and cats in our community. Are you are tired of working extra long days, night shifts or every weekend? Are you frustrated when you have to deal with difficult clients? If so, come work for ACT. As an RVT at ACT you will have limited contact with clients, we leave that to our wonderful front office staff. We are open Monday - Friday and only 2 Saturdays a month. ACT Spay / Neuter Clinic Registered Veterinary Technician team members enjoy: RVT's earn $23 hr - $28 hr based on experience and developed skillset. Health Insurance (full-time employees) Simple IRA - Employer Matching Contribution Plan Generous Paid Time Off- vacation / sick leave / holiday pay (vacation and holiday pay full-time employees) Paid continuing education and licensure reimbursements Flexible work schedule for full-time team members Personal pet(s) discounts. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assisting with intake and discharge of patients. Preparing patients for surgical procedures by sedating patients, intubating & extubating, supplying oxygen and anesthesia, monitoring patients during surgical procedures, assisting in surgical procedures, placing & removing IV catheter, administering IV fluids if necessary, and recovering and monitoring patients after anesthetic procedures. Recovering patients after surgery. Each patient needs their vitals taken periodically to ensure they are within normal limits. Each patient may need additional treatments in recovery, including vaccinations, nail trim, flea product, etc. Administering medications IV, IM, SQ, PO to patients as well as to cats and kittens in the ACT Adoption Program. Assisting inpatient procedures such as restraining, nail trims, sedation, blood draws, etc. Assisting doctors with exams, filling prescriptions, reviewing home care instructions with caregiver/owner. Assisting in the end of day tasks cleaning and prepping surgical instruments, restocking supplies as needed, laundry, and prepping and cleaning of cages, traps, and/or carriers as needed. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $24 - $28 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No

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