veterinary technician

Petco

<ul><div>Vet Services
</div><div>R337476
</div><div>Full time
</div><div>Not Remote
</div><div>6001 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78238 United States</div></ul>
<br><div><div><div>Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!</div><div>
If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.</div><div>
Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what&rsquo;s right for pets, people and our planet.</div><ul><li>
We love all pets like our own</li><li>
We&rsquo;re the future of the pet industry</li><li>
We&rsquo;re here to improve lives</li><li>
We drive outstanding results together</li><li>
We&rsquo;re welcome as we are</li></ul><div>
Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We&rsquo;re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what&rsquo;s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.</div><div><b>
**Sign On Bonus - Up to $1,000**</b></div><div><b>
Position Purpose:
</b></div><div>The purpose of this Veterinarian Technician position inherently involves providing excellent veterinary care to our Vetco Total Care full-service hospital patients and phenomenal customer care to their owners. The Veterinary Technician represents the mission and values to all clients and partners. Our Veterinary Technicians set the tone for the technical and customer support team in the hospital, and are responsible, like all team members, for fostering cohesion and motivation within the hospital partners.</div><div>
All hospital partners are responsible for performing duties in a way that creates an environment in which:</div><ul><li><div>
The patient&rsquo;s needs always come first.</div></li><li><div>
Every team member understands that they have the power to do what it takes to create an exceptional customer and patient experience.</div></li><li><div>
contentious issues are dealt with and resolved as they occur when possible, or as soon as is possible.</div></li><li><div>
exceptional teamwork and commitment to shared goals benefits the entire organization.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Essential Job Functions:</b></div><div>
The incumbent must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:
</div><ul><li><div>Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments or walk-ins and escort into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, pain score, body condition score), record all in the electronic medical record, and begin documentation of the patient visit in the electronic medical record by obtaining and recording a thorough patient history.</div></li><li><div>
Assist veterinarian with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia's, taking direct supervision from the veterinarian(s) and the Hospital Office Manager or Hospital Leader on Duty.</div></li><li><div>
Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian, and maintain the electronic medical record.</div></li><li><div>
Schedule appointments, communicate with and educate clients, relay test results to doctor and clients, maintain and update inventory as well as client/patient records, and manage accounts receivable.</div></li><li><div>
Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures, safely support induction and monitoring of anesthetized patients including checking and recording vital parameters (under direction of the veterinarian), monitor patients during recovery, and prepare them for discharge to owner or transfer to an overnight care facility as needed.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Provide in-hospital treatments for sick patients including giving injectable and oral medications as well as intravenous therapies; keep patients clean, watered, and fed (when indicated and directed by veterinarian), and safely walk canine patients when necessary for elimination.</div></li><li><div>
Participate in the training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required.</div></li><li><div>
Keep hospital environment neat and clean; perform regular cleaning of environment based on necessity as well as based on a pre-determined maintenance schedule.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Other Duties and Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li><div>
Perform additional duties as assigned.</div></li><li><div>
Provide backup phone and front desk support as needed.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Nature of Supervision:
</b></div><div>In all activities related to the care of patients, the Veterinary Technician will take direct supervision from the veterinarians as well as the Hospital Office Manager or Hospital Leader on Duty. For purposes of overall supervision, the Veterinary Technician takes direction from the Hospital Office Manager.</div><div><b>
Planning and Problem Solving:</b></div><div>
Like all team members, the Veterinary Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring that day-to-day operation of the hospital is efficient and provides an optimal experience for our patients and clients.</div><div><b>
Impact:
</b></div><div>This position will impact the organization by contributing to the growth of a productive practice while focusing on a high-quality standard of care. From an overall hospital organizational standpoint, this position in critical to ensuring that we have a cohesive, well-trained, and motivated technical team. The desired result is the creation of an optimal environment that ensures employee retention, patient well-being, and customer satisfaction.</div><div><b>
Supervisory Responsibility:</b></div><div>
This position has no immediate supervisory duties.</div><div><b>
Education/Experience:
</b></div><ul><li><div>College or college-equivalent education (completed) as required in becoming a Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state in which the hospital is located.</div></li><li><div>
Must have at least 1-year previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or working in a veterinary practice.</div></li><li><div>
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.</div></li><li><div>
Must be compassionate and sympathetic and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.</div></li><li><div>
Must have telephone and computer skills.</div></li><li><div>
Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Work Environment:
</b></div><div>The majority of job duties are conducted in the Vetco Total Care full-service hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time. A large amount of this partner&rsquo;s time will be spent in direct contact with clients and their pets.</div><div><b>
Contacts:</b></div><div>
This position will regularly communicate with clients, veterinary specialists, and companies that provide products and/or services that the practice utilizes.</div><div>
For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits</div><div>
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.</div></div></div><p></p>

Veterinary Technician

East Side Animal Hospital

<div><p><b>Description</b><br>
</p><br>
<b>East Side Animal Hospital-Registered Veterinary Technician</b><br>
<b>Full-time</b><br>
<b>Evansville, IN</b><br>
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<b>Clinic hours:</b><br>
<b>Monday through Friday 7:30 AM &ndash; 5:30 PM</b><br>
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More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At East Side Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.
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We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you&rsquo;ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
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And, we have plenty of fun along the way!<br>
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<b>Who we are</b><br>
At East Side Animal Hospital, you&rsquo;ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. We offer primary, emergency, urgent care, boarding, and bathing services for dogs and cats in Evansville, Newburgh, and the Tristate Area. We are proud to be AAHA accredited.
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<b>Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.</b><br>
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East Side Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
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As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you&rsquo;ll play an important role in pets&rsquo; lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Our Registered Veterinary Technicians are the heartbeat of our team and work side by side with our Veterinarians (DVMs) during procedures. A full-time position would require working between 30-40 hours a week, which includes a combination of day &amp; evening shifts.<br>
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<b>Role Responsibilities:</b><ul><li>
Assisting DVMs during procedures by restraining animals, conducting tests, monitoring vitals, and administering medications.</li><li>
Maintaining medical records and communicating with clients on their pets' medical procedures, including treatment plans and costs</li><li>
Maintaining examination, treatment, and surgical suite, including maintenance of equipment such as anesthetic machines/ monitors, x-ray machines, dental, and autoclaving equipment.
</li><li>Must be comfortable and confident handling dogs and cats of all sizes</li></ul><br>
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<b>Experience &amp; Skills Requirements:</b><ul><li>
 Has excellent communication and client-service/customer-service skills (we want to see your amazing personality!!)</li><li>
 Has the ability to thrive in a TEAM-oriented environment</li><li>
 Is detail-oriented</li><li>
 Demonstrates professional and courteous behavior toward clients and other team members</li><li>
 Prioritizes multiple tasks and changes focus in a fast-paced environment</li><li>
 Thinks creatively and responds quickly and calmly to emergencies</li><li>
 Is a self-starter and shows initiative to grow and learn</li><li>
 Is efficient for our veterinarians by relieving them of technical and administrative work.</li><li>
 Has a flexible schedule</li><li>
 Can be cross-trained to work as a receptionist when needed</li><li>
 Possesses a love of animals and the ability to warmly welcome and compassionately care for both clients and patients</li><li>
 <b>Has 1-2 years prior veterinary technician experience at an animal clinic-preferred</b></li><li>
Registered Veterinary Technician or nearing eligibility to gain RVT</li></ul><br>
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<b>You&rsquo;ll Grow With Us</b><br>
Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:<ul><li>
 Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - Thrive U</li><li>
 Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills</li><li>
 A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital</li><li>
 Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians</li></ul><br>
And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.<br>
<br>
<b>Benefits &ndash; our care in action</b><br>
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:<br>
<ul><li>
 <b>Paid time off including</b> 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions</li><li>
 <b>Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance</b> plus health savings account and flexible spending account
 </li><li><b>Pet Perks </b>including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations</li><li>
 Generously subsidized <b>backup and ongoing care support</b> for children, adults, and pets</li><li>
 <b>Mental health benefits</b> including coaching and therapy sessions</li><li>
 <b>401k with employer contribution</b> and no waiting period</li><li>
 Continuing education and <b>development support</b> through our library of <b>free CE courses</b> and paid time off to complete</li></ul><br>
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<i>Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location</i><br>
<b>Why work at East Side Animal Hospital?</b><br>
East Side Animal Hospital is a great place to work and learn! We recognize and place value on the diversity of our clients, their pets, and our staff. We are a busy, multiple Doctor, AAHA Accredited clinic.<br>
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.</div><p></p>

Registered Veterinary Technician

ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospitals

<div><p><b>Description</b>
</p><p><b>Veterinary Technician - Neurology</b></p><b><br>
Torrance, CA</b>
<p>More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At ACCESS South Bay, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.
</p><p>We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you&rsquo;ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
</p><p>And, we have plenty of fun along the way!
</p><p><b>Who we are</b>
</p><p>At ACCESS South Bay, our goal is to exceed our client's expectations in each and every service we perform. It is a place where pets are treated like family members with state-of-the-art care in a clean, caring, and friendly environment. You will be expected to practice the best medicine, be proactive, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while providing compassionate, patient care. We invest in our employees with many opportunities for growth and development!
</p><p><b>Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.</b>
</p><p>ACCESS South Bay is looking for a Neurology Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
</p><p>As a Neurology Veterinary Technician you&rsquo;ll play an important role in pets&rsquo; lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.</p><p><b><br>
Role Responsibilities:</b>
</p><ul><li>Strong client communication skills are a must: technicians obtain histories, present treatment plans, review discharge instructions and medications, and provide client education on more complex disease processes treated by Internal Medicine
</li><li>Anesthetic induction (RVTs) and monitoring of sensitive and potentially critically ill patients for advanced diagnostic procedures (CT, endoscopy, bone marrow aspirates, joint taps, and more)
</li><li>Monitor and perform treatments for patients requiring intensive management, recognize significant changes in the patient&rsquo;s condition, and notify the Doctor.
</li><li>Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
</li><li>Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
</li><li>Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
</li><li>Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
</li><li>Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.</li></ul><br>
<p><b>Experience &amp; Skills Requirements:</b>
</p><ul><li>Veterinary technician licensure preferred
</li><li>1-2 years of clinical experience
</li><li>An Associate&rsquo;s or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
</li></ul><p><b>You&rsquo;ll Grow With Us</b>
</p><p>Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
</p><ul><li>Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
</li><li>Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
</li><li>A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
</li><li>Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
</li><li>Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
</li></ul><p>And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.</p><p><b><br>
Benefits &ndash; our care in action</b>
</p><p>We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
</p><ul><li><b>Paid time off</b> including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
</li><li><b>Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance</b> plus health savings account and flexible spending account
</li><li><b>Pet perks</b> including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
</li><li>Generously subsidized <b>backup and ongoing care support</b> for children, adults, and pets
</li><li><b> Mental health benefits</b> including coaching and therapy sessions
</li><li><b>401k with employer contribution</b> and no waiting period
</li><li><b> Continuing education</b> and <b>development support</b> through our library of<b> free CE courses</b> and paid time off to complete
</li><li><b>Scholarship opportunities</b> and <b>student loan support program</b>
</li></ul><p>and so much more!
</p><p><b>Schedule</b>: Sunday-Wednesday, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm</p><p><i>
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $20 - $36 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.</i></p><p>
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.</p></div>

Neurology Veterinary Technician

Marine Mammal Center

<div><b>We&rsquo;re Hiring!</b><b>Veterinary Technician Senior Manager</b><p><b><br>
Location of Position: </b>Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California</p><p><b>
Reports to</b>: Director, Hospital Operations</p><p><b>
Position Classification &amp; Expected Hours of Work, and Travel:</b></p><ul><li>
This is a full-time position.</li><li>
Regular onsite work is required.</li><li>
Days and hours of work may vary according to the needs of The Marine Mammal Center.</li><li>
Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required as job duties demand.</li><li>
Occasional travel to satellite facilities and/or fieldwork within California is expected for this position.</li></ul><p><b>
Compensation Range: $</b>81,120 - $93,600 annual</p><p><b>
Benefits:</b></p><ul><li>
Holidays</li><li>
Sick Time</li><li>
Vacation</li><li>
Medical, Dental, and Vision</li><li>
Life Insurance</li><li>
Long Term Disability Insurance</li><li>
401k Retirement Plan</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li></ul><p><b>
Job Summary:</b></p><p>
The Veterinary Technician Senior Manager is responsible for the direction and oversight of the team of Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) at The Marine Mammal Center&rsquo;s main hospital located in Sausalito, California. As a member of the Hospital Operations Department leadership team, this role contributes to the overall direction, strategy, and operational excellence of the hospital. They provide oversight and direction for the daily operations of the RVT team in support of veterinary and husbandry needs of the patients in care. This position serves as manager and mentor of the RVT team, fostering professional development, competency growth, and a collaborative team environment while ensuring adherence to best practices in marine mammal medicine. The Veterinary Technician Senior Manager works collaboratively to ensure integration between clinical and animal husbandry functions, supporting alignment with organizational practices in marine mammal medicine, research activities, and Teaching Hospital program initiatives to advance the Center&rsquo;s mission and strategic priorities.</p><p><b>
Essential Functions:</b></p><p>
Leadership, Education, &amp; People Management: 30%</p><ul><li>
Hire, train, mentor, and manage staff, ensuring individual and team development, alignment with goals, and adherence to policies and protocols.</li><li>
Mentor and provide for professional development of staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring the expansion of skillsets to maintain standards of care and encourage professional growth.</li><li>
Provide coaching to strengthen internal communications within the team and across departments, creating a positive, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.</li><li>
Meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; perform personnel actions such as approving timesheets and evaluating performance.</li><li>
Provide mentorship, instruction, and supervision to participants in the Center&rsquo;s Teaching Hospital programs.</li><li>
Participation in team, department, and organizational leadership and strategy meetings and workshops as requested.</li><li>
Provide guidance, advice, and judgement determinations for medical-related questions from animal care volunteers</li></ul><p>
Program Administration: 25%</p><ul><li>
Manage and mentor the veterinary technician team, providing clear daily workflow direction and assigning assignments with clinical priorities.</li><li>
Oversee the implementation of hospital operations policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with permits, regulatory guidance, and organizational standards.</li><li>
Ensure proper documentation, data accuracy, and compliance with medical recordkeeping (RUBY database), controlled substance handling, and safety protocols.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with the Hospital Operations leadership team to ensure smooth clinical operations.</li><li>
Provide consultation and guidance to California-based satellite facilities, consulting with the attending veterinarian as needed, to provide medical orders over-the-phone.</li><li>
Manage medical supply inventories and coordinate procurement within budget guidelines.</li><li>
Ensure the accurate maintenance of controlled drugs and drug logs.</li><li>
Ensure the Clinical Wiki (repository of clinical SOPs) is kept updated with current procedures.</li><li>
Ensure the Center&rsquo;s reference materials, training courses, and Learning Management System (LMS) content reflect current protocols and practices.</li></ul><p>
Technical Management: 30%</p><ul><li>
Provide oversight and leadership in coordination of patient care activities, workflow management, and resource allocation to ensure clinical operations run at high efficiency.</li><li>
Serve as a technical expert and problem-solve for complex clinical cases, ensuring adherence to established veterinary protocols.</li><li>
Monitor patient progress and ensure timely communication of findings and treatment responses to veterinarians for review.</li><li>
Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of methods and procedures; identify opportunities for improvement and review with appropriate staff; direct the implementation of improvements.</li><li>
Perform and oversee advanced technical procedures under the direction of the attending veterinarian, including patient assessments, diagnostic testing, imaging, sample collection, anesthesia administration, surgical assistance, and euthanasia.</li><li>
Oversee the execution of veterinary orders, ensuring adherence to established medical protocols, and leading the technician team in maintaining high standards of care and safety in all clinical operations.</li><li>
Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained, and that all personnel responsible for use of the equipment have the necessary training.</li><li>
Ensure that the hospital areas are maintained and kept in compliance with the standards set by our regulating agencies.</li></ul><p>
Budget Management &amp; Fundraising: 5%</p><ul><li>
Support the department&rsquo;s budget development; track results to ensure alignment with key financial targets for expenses and/or revenue in collaboration with management; approve and monitor team expenditures.</li><li>
Represent and promote the Center to donors, prospects, and partners as opportunities arise.</li><li>
May occasionally support the cultivation of individual donors, grants, family foundations, and corporate sponsors in both written and verbal formats.</li></ul><p>
Organizational Impact: 5%</p><ul><li>
May actively serve on an organizational wide committee(s).</li><li>
Support and prioritize the Center&rsquo;s DEI objectives and integrate as opportunities arise.</li></ul><p>
Other Duties as Assigned: 5%</p><ul><li>
Perform special projects and research as assigned.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><b>
Supervisory Responsibility:</b></p><p>
1 &ndash; Animal Husbandry Manager</p><p>
1 &ndash; Satellite Animal Husbandry Manager</p><p>
2 &ndash; Veterinary Technician</p><p>
2 &ndash; Relief Veterinary Technician</p><p><b>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Strong commitment to the mission of the Marine Mammal Center.</li><li>
Ability to oversee and ensure staff proficiency in veterinary clinical procedures, providing mentorship, training, and quality assurance.</li><li>
Ability to oversee patient monitoring and guide staff in responding effectively to changes or emergencies, ensuring calm, accurate, and protocol-driven care.</li><li>
Broad background and robust skillset in advanced veterinary nursing tasks, and the ability to train others to perform them as well.</li><li>
Ability to supervise the safe and competent use of veterinary equipment (e.g., anesthesia, digital x-ray machines, ultrasound, endoscopy, lab equipment), ensuring staff are trained, safe, and compliant with protocols.</li><li>
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and foster transparent communication across teams, departments, and volunteers.</li><li>
Demonstrated decision-making and judgment skills, with the capacity to prioritize, allocate resources, and make sound operational choices in complex situations.</li><li>
Ability to mentor and instruct students and staff at differing stages of their career path, demonstrating patience, adaptability, and commitment to professional development.</li><li>
Ability to oversee accurate medical recordkeeping, ensuring data entry, compliance, and integrity within the medical recordkeeping system and other databases.</li><li>
Ability to translate management directives into clear staff priorities, ensuring alignment between daily work and organizational objectives.</li><li>
Capacity to work independently while exercising managerial judgment, ensuring projects, priorities, commitments, and deadlines are met.</li><li>
Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data to identify potential problems and implement effective solutions.</li><li>
Ability to build collaboration across diverse teams, fostering open communication, shared responsibility, and mutual respect.</li><li>
Adaptability and resilience in the face of change, with the ability to model learning and growth from challenges and feedback.</li><li>
Strong organizational and leadership skills, including attention to detail, time management, and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities simultaneously.</li><li>
Skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word) and videoconference technology (Slack, Teams, Zoom).</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, training participants, and members of the public.</li><li>
Ability to practice self-awareness and respect while engaging with staff, volunteers, training participants, and members of the public.</li><li>
Willingness to support and participate in the Center&rsquo;s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.</li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications and Experience:</b></p><p>
This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a Veterinary Technology Program and 5 years of clinical experience in a high-volume private practice or zoological setting and 3 years of people management.</p><p><b>
Work Environment &amp; Physical Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
This position operates in a professional office, laboratory, and hospital environment both indoors and outdoors with access to other parts of the facilities via outdoor pathways.</li><li>
Working in outdoor weather conditions and elements is expected.</li><li>
Routinely uses standard office equipment requiring repetitive motion in tasks.</li><li>
Ability to work at a desk for extended periods of time using a computer.</li><li>
Ability to work in an open-cubicle office space environment with many distractions.</li><li>
Ability to operate equipment safely and competently to carry out duties.</li><li>
Ability to walk up to 5 miles during a shift on a frequent basis.</li><li>
Ability to drive/operate a vehicle for extensive periods of time, this includes operating large trucks to assist with transporting animals between sites.</li><li>
Ability to spend extended periods of time on your feet, walking, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs (potentially in inclement weather conditions).</li><li>
Ability to work closely with wild animals requires physical strength, dexterity, and reflexes to keep themselves and other personnel around them safe.</li><li>
Ability to perform physical work requires manual dexterity, agility, strength, and coordination, including the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. (This includes the ability to restrain large marine mammals and walking on varying terrain while carrying large animal carriers.)</li><li>
Risks associated with animal handling such as animal bites or scratches.</li><li>
Exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases.</li><li>
Involves strong smells associated with dead animals (carcasses) and the care of live animals.</li></ul><p><b>
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY</b></p><p>
The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.</p><p><b>
OUR MISSION</b></p><p>
The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.</p><p><b>
ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER</b></p><p>
The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education.</p><p><b>
For more information, please visit our &ldquo;About Us&rdquo; page at </b>www.marinemammalcenter.org</p><p><b>
To Apply: </b>Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role.</p><p>
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.</p><p>
In your cover letter, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example &ndash; she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).</p><p>
We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.</p></div>

Veterinary Technician Senior Manager

NewDay Veterinary Care

<div><p><b>Description</b>
</p><p>Our <b>Amelia Island</b> practice in<b> Yulee, Florida</b> is looking for a skilled Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to play an important role in our clinic. Our experienced doctors and staff perform a vast array of procedures, and we are looking for someone interested in this exciting, growth-oriented opportunity!</p><p>
At NewDay Veterinary Care, we believe in delivering high quality medicine along with an exceptional client experience in a compassionate environment. With our innovative, comprehensive pet care experience, patients can experience veterinary care in a less stressful environment. A place where routine exams, diagnostics, vaccinations, and wellness programs are only a splash away from the pool and their best friends.</p><p>
Located at Pet Paradise, NewDay Veterinary Care provides the highest level of care for our patients, while recognizing the importance of work-life balance and a team-oriented approach to medicine. With over 25 hospitals and growing, NewDay Veterinary Care aims to create a positive culture of engagement, community, partnership, and social relationships to maintain an environment fostering both personal and professional development.</p><p><b>
VETERINARY ASSISTANT / VETERINARY TECHNICIAN</b></p><p><b>
Essential Functions of the Veterinary Assistant/Technician Include:</b></p><ul><li>
Provide quality, compassionate, best-in-class care for our patients, while also maximizing clinic productivity</li><li>
Assist veterinarians with examinations and properly handle animals before, during, and after procedures</li><li>
Perform diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and ultrasound</li><li>
Clean, sterilize, and prepare kennels, exam rooms, and equipment</li><li>
Maintain and update medical charts, administer medications and treatments, and care for animals during their visit</li><li>
Professionally communicate basic diagnoses (such as ear infections, skin infections, intestinal parasites, etc.) to pet parents</li><li>
Additional functions for qualified technicians: Perform dental prophylaxis, place IVCs, venipuncture, and assist with surgeries</li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
At least six months of prior experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician</li><li>
Veterinary Technician licensure (RVT, LVT, CVT) preferred</li><li>
Lab, medical records, and SOAP knowledge</li><li>
Ability to read a fecal float, fecal direct, and ear/skin cytology</li><li>
Comfortable with in-house hematology and chemistry equipment/reference lab</li><li>
Knowledge of basic canine/feline vaccines and basic vital signs</li><li>
Skilled in phlebotomy (cephalic and lateral saphenous, jugular; SQ, IM, and IV injections)</li><li>
Experience with dental prophylaxis</li><li>
Experience with anesthesia monitoring and recovery</li><li>
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, comprehend and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos</li><li>
Capability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees within the organization</li><li>
Ability to meet the following physical demands of the position, with or without accommodation: Exposure to animals that are agitated and/or injured and may scratch and/or bite, work in potentially loud environments, occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds, access and retrieve objects at ground-level to upwards of several feet in a safe and compliant manner, and remain in mobile or stationary positions for long periods of time</li></ul><p><b>
Perks &amp; Benefits</b>:</p><ul><li>
Scholarships for Veterinary Technician certifications</li><li><i>
Bring your pet to work</i> with complimentary pet day camp</li><li>
30 days of complimentary pet boarding (non-holiday)</li><li>
Discounted veterinary care and wellness plans for your pet</li><li>
On-demand pay with DailyPay</li><li>
Dog/Cat adoption assistance</li><li>
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (full-time status)</li><li>
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans (full-time status)</li><li>
Supplemental coverage options</li><li>
401(k) plan with Company Match</li><li>
Paid Time Off (PTO)</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>
Fitness reimbursement</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Company Policy, Federal and State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin</p></div>

Veterinary Assistant / Vet Technician

<ul><div>Vet Services
</div><div>R337460
</div><div>Full time
</div><div>Not Remote
</div><div>855 E Bidwell, Folsom, CA 95630 United States</div></ul>
<br><div><div><div>Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!</div><div>
If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.</div><div>
Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what&rsquo;s right for pets, people and our planet.</div><ul><li>
We love all pets like our own</li><li>
We&rsquo;re the future of the pet industry</li><li>
We&rsquo;re here to improve lives</li><li>
We drive outstanding results together</li><li>
We&rsquo;re welcome as we are</li></ul><div>
Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We&rsquo;re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what&rsquo;s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.</div><div><b>
Position Purpose:</b></div><div>
The purpose of this position inherently involves providing excellent medical care to our Vetco Total Care full-service hospital patients and phenomenal customer care to their owners. The Veterinary Assistant represents the mission and values to all clients. Our Veterinary Assistants set the tone for the technical and customer support in the hospital, and are responsible, like all team members, for fostering cohesion and motivation within the practice.</div><div>
All hospital staff are responsible for performing their duties in a way that creates an environment in which:</div><ul><li><div>
The patient&rsquo;s needs always come first.</div></li><li><div>
Every team member understands that they have the power to do what it takes to create an exceptional customer experience.</div></li><li><div>
contentious issues are dealt with and resolved as they occur when possible, or as soon as is possible.</div></li><li><div>
exceptional teamwork and commitment to shared goals benefits the entire organization.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Essential Job Functions</b></div><div>
The incumbent must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:</div><ul><li><div>
Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort them into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations) and record the electronic medical record. Veterinary Assistants will collect thorough patient histories and document the patient visit in the EMRs.</div></li><li><div>
Assist doctors with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia, under supervision from the veterinarian credentialed veterinary technician, , HOM and HLOD.</div></li><li><div>
Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian and help maintain the electronic medical record.</div></li><li><div>
Schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results to doctor and clients, and maintain and update client/patient records.</div></li><li><div>
Help prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures and assist doctor and/or veterinary technician in anesthetizing patients. Under supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, assistants will maintain patients safely under anesthesia while monitoring vital parameters, help monitor patients during recovery and prepare them for hospital discharge or transfer to an overnight care facility.</div></li><li><div>
Under supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, perform in-hospital treatments for sick patients including giving injectable and oral medications as well as intravenous fluid therapy; keep patients clean, watered, and fed (when indicated and directed by doctor), safely walk canine patients when necessary for elimination.</div></li><li><div>
Under direction of the HOM/HLOD, assist in the training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required.</div></li><li><div>
Keep hospital environment neat and clean; perform regular cleaning of environment based on necessity as well as based on a pre-determined maintenance schedule.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Other Duties and Responsibilities</b></div><ul><li><div>
Perform additional duties as assigned</div></li><li><div>
Provide backup phone and front desk support as needed</div></li></ul><div><b>
Nature of Supervision</b></div><div>
In all activities related to the care of individual patients, the incumbent will take direct supervision from the veterinarians as well as the Veterinary Technician. For purposes of overall supervision, the incumbent takes direction from the HOM/HLOD or from the supervising technician for the shift.</div><div><b>
Planning and Problem Solving</b></div><div>
Like all team members, the Veterinary Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring that day-to-day operation of the hospital is efficient and provides an optimal experience for our patients and clients.</div><div><b>
Impact</b></div><div>
This position will impact the organization by contributing to the growth of productive practice while focusing on a high-quality standard of care. From an overall hospital organizational standpoint, this position in critical to ensuring that we have a cohesive, well-trained, and motivated technical team. The desired end-result is the creation of an optimal environment that ensures employee retention, patient well-being, and customer satisfaction.
</div><div><b>Supervisory Responsibility</b></div><div>
This position has no immediate supervisory duties.</div><div><b>
Education/Experience</b></div><ul><li><div>
Preferred to have at least 1-year previous experience working in veterinary practice or sufficient relatable animal care experience to ensure excellent performance at the above-listed skills</div></li><li><div>
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills</div></li><li><div>
Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations</div></li><li><div>
Must have telephone and computer skills</div></li><li><div>
Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change</div></li></ul><div><b>
Work Environment:</b></div><div>
The majority of job duties are conducted in the Veterinary Hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time. A large amount of this partner&rsquo;s time will be spent in direct contact with clients and their pets.
</div><div><b>Contacts</b></div><div>
This position will regularly communicate with clients, veterinary specialists, and companies that provide products and/or services that the practice utilizes.</div><div>
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.</div><div>
The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.</div><div><b>
Salary Range: </b>$17.00 - $27.50</div><div>
Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits</div><div>
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.</div></div></div><p></p>

Veterinary Assistant

<ul><div>Vet Services
</div><div>R337498
</div><div>Full time
</div><div>Not Remote
</div><div>675 DURBIN PAVILLION DRIVE SUITE 10, ST JOHNS, FL 32259 United States</div></ul>
<br><div><div><div>Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!</div><div>
If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.</div><div>
Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what&rsquo;s right for pets, people and our planet.</div><ul><li>
We love all pets like our own</li><li>
We&rsquo;re the future of the pet industry</li><li>
We&rsquo;re here to improve lives</li><li>
We drive outstanding results together</li><li>
We&rsquo;re welcome as we are</li></ul><div>
Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We&rsquo;re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what&rsquo;s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.</div><div><b>
Position Purpose:</b></div><div>
The purpose of this position inherently involves providing excellent medical care to our Vetco Total Care full-service hospital patients and phenomenal customer care to their owners. The Veterinary Assistant represents the mission and values to all clients. Our Veterinary Assistants set the tone for the technical and customer support in the hospital, and are responsible, like all team members, for fostering cohesion and motivation within the practice.</div><div>
All hospital staff are responsible for performing their duties in a way that creates an environment in which:</div><ul><li><div>
The patient&rsquo;s needs always come first.</div></li><li><div>
Every team member understands that they have the power to do what it takes to create an exceptional customer experience.</div></li><li><div>
contentious issues are dealt with and resolved as they occur when possible, or as soon as is possible.</div></li><li><div>
exceptional teamwork and commitment to shared goals benefits the entire organization.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Essential Job Functions</b></div><div>
The incumbent must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:</div><ul><li><div>
Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort them into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations) and record the electronic medical record. Veterinary Assistants will collect thorough patient histories and document the patient visit in the EMRs.</div></li><li><div>
Assist doctors with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia, under supervision from the veterinarian credentialed veterinary technician, , HOM and HLOD.</div></li><li><div>
Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian and help maintain the electronic medical record.</div></li><li><div>
Schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results to doctor and clients, and maintain and update client/patient records.</div></li><li><div>
Help prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures and assist doctor and/or veterinary technician in anesthetizing patients. Under supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, assistants will maintain patients safely under anesthesia while monitoring vital parameters, help monitor patients during recovery and prepare them for hospital discharge or transfer to an overnight care facility.</div></li><li><div>
Under supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, perform in-hospital treatments for sick patients including giving injectable and oral medications as well as intravenous fluid therapy; keep patients clean, watered, and fed (when indicated and directed by doctor), safely walk canine patients when necessary for elimination.</div></li><li><div>
Under direction of the HOM/HLOD, assist in the training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required.</div></li><li><div>
Keep hospital environment neat and clean; perform regular cleaning of environment based on necessity as well as based on a pre-determined maintenance schedule.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Other Duties and Responsibilities</b></div><ul><li><div>
Perform additional duties as assigned</div></li><li><div>
Provide backup phone and front desk support as needed</div></li></ul><div><b>
Nature of Supervision</b></div><div>
In all activities related to the care of individual patients, the incumbent will take direct supervision from the veterinarians as well as the Veterinary Technician. For purposes of overall supervision, the incumbent takes direction from the HOM/HLOD or from the supervising technician for the shift.</div><div><b>
Planning and Problem Solving</b></div><div>
Like all team members, the Veterinary Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring that day-to-day operation of the hospital is efficient and provides an optimal experience for our patients and clients.</div><div><b>
Impact</b></div><div>
This position will impact the organization by contributing to the growth of productive practice while focusing on a high-quality standard of care. From an overall hospital organizational standpoint, this position in critical to ensuring that we have a cohesive, well-trained, and motivated technical team. The desired end-result is the creation of an optimal environment that ensures employee retention, patient well-being, and customer satisfaction.
</div><div><b>Supervisory Responsibility</b></div><div>
This position has no immediate supervisory duties.</div><div><b>
Education/Experience</b></div><ul><li><div>
Preferred to have at least 1-year previous experience working in veterinary practice or sufficient relatable animal care experience to ensure excellent performance at the above-listed skills</div></li><li><div>
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills</div></li><li><div>
Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations</div></li><li><div>
Must have telephone and computer skills</div></li><li><div>
Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change</div></li></ul><div><b>
Work Environment:</b></div><div>
The majority of job duties are conducted in the Veterinary Hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time. A large amount of this partner&rsquo;s time will be spent in direct contact with clients and their pets.
</div><div><b>Contacts</b></div><div>
This position will regularly communicate with clients, veterinary specialists, and companies that provide products and/or services that the practice utilizes.</div><div>
For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits</div><div>
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.</div></div></div><p></p>

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