Registered Veterinary Technician

Location

Riverside, CA | United States

Job description

Lincoln Plaza has an opportunity for a Full Time  Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team! Lincoln Plaza is a small animal hospital that has been part of the Riverside Community for 40years. We utilize our technician's and assistant's skills to the fullest and love to train our new members to be proficient and confident in their desired skills! 

Hourly Compensation: $25-30 depending on experience

Shift Details: (4) 10 hour shifts, rotating Saturdays. No Sundays

Location: 

2955 Van Buren Boulevard Suite H8, Riverside, CA 92503

Lincoln Plaza Services:

• Routine Small Animal Medical and Surgical Services
• Chiropractic Care
• Complete Companion Animal Care
• Dentistry
• Diagnostic Services on site
• Ultrasound available weekly
• Dietary and Nutritional Counseling
• Elective Surgery
• Examinations, Vaccinations, Surgery and Medicine
• Geriatric Care
• Medical Diagnostics and Hospitalized Treatment
• Microchipping
• Radiology
• Routine Health Examinations
• Wellness and Preventive Medicine
• Low cost Vaccinations
• Low cost Spay and Neuter

Job Summary: The Registered Veterinary Technician aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of a n animal facility in accordance with Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.  

How you’ll make an impact :

• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.  

• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well .  
• Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals .   
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.  
• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.  
• Maintain excellent client communication.  

• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms , and accurate information.  
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.  
• A nswer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures ; h andle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.  

Talents you’ll bring to MVP:  

• Must b e proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.  
• Ability to demonstrate p atience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.  

• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.  
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections .  
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients .  
• Know ledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.  
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.  

• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.  
• The employee must be confident around pets.  

Why Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP)? 

Because we do things a bit differently here. We’re a rapidly growing network of veterinary hospitals located throughout the United States. And while it’s important to know wh o we are, it’s more important to know what drives us - our mission to be the employer of choice in veterinary medicine. O ur actions speak louder than those words. We put people before profits and invest in our talented teams . O ur connection to our core values last longer than a quick glance through the employee handbook - we live them every day! MVP is a place where careers thrive for those who believe the right team can achieve anything.  

What’s in it for you? 

We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, pet health discount s and dollar for dollar match on 401K...not to mention a team of smart and friendly coworkers!  

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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