Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Miramonte Veterinary Hospital • Full-time • Mountain View, California, United States • USD $22 - USD $40 / hour • 2m ago

Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Miramonte Veterinary Hospital is a AAHA accredited hospital providing the highest level of medical, surgical and dental care. We are also certified as a Fear Free Hospital and as a Silver level Cat Friendly Practice by the American Association of Feline Practitioners. Our patients are primarily cats and dogs with approximately 15% rabbits, birds, chickens, reptiles and rodents. Our practice provides a "family veterinarian, community-oriented" practice that focus on comprehensive examinations, rapid in-house diagnosis including ultrasound within 2-4 hours and provides timely and effective treatment.

We are seeking people with a strong work ethic, strong communication skills and positive attitude to join our veterinary team. Critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, the ability to work independently and troubleshoot novel situations are a must. If you are interested in a non-corporate working environment, Miramonte Veterinary Hospital is the place. It is all up to you as an individual how fast you can grow and your salary will match your contribution to taking care of our patients.

Salary depends on experience - you do not need to be a certified RVT.

Benefits - FT-medical/dental insurance, 401K, 3 weeks PTO per year, 6 paid holidays per year, continuing education, uniforms provided, discounted personal pet's vet care.

Great hours!! Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, Alternating Saturdays 8 am - noon

Part time - minimum 20 hours per week

RVTs/technicians should be competent in the following:

Restraint

Blood draws

IV catheter placement

Taking diagnostic radiographs

Administering medications via all routes

Anesthetic induction (RVT only) and monitoring

Laboratory - running in house blood work: PCV/TP, chemistries, CBC, UA etc.

Client education -- vaccinations, flea control, heartworm prevention, discharge instructions, administer medications.

Assistants need not have all of the above experience but desired. Entry level considered. We are hiring for aptitude and attitude!