Veterinary Technician I

Lifeline Animal Urgent Care Veterinary Corporation

Oceanside, CA 92054, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

Job Posting: Veterinary Assistant Needed for Lifeline Animal Urgent Care

Vision Statement:

At Lifeline Animal Urgent Care, our mission is deeply rooted in our commitment to honoring and preserving the human-animal bond. We strive to deliver exceptional medical care to our beloved pet patients while providing unparalleled compassion and education to our valued clients. Our practice serves as a vital link between primary care veterinarians and 24-hour specialty hospitals, offering urgent and emergency medical care that is accessible and of the highest standard. What sets us apart is our unwavering dedication to providing top-tier medical excellence at a more accessible cost, reflecting our genuine concern for both pets and their parents.

Position: Technician Assistant

Location: Oceanside, CA

Schedule:

Four (5) 8-hour shifts, or 3 10-hour shifts
Must be able to work at least one weekend day

Job Description

Lifeline Animal Urgent Care is seeking a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Assistant (VA) to join our team. As an integral part of our veterinary care team, the VA will triage patients efficiently, will triage patients efficiently and assist the other medical team members of Lifeline Animal Urgent Care.

In addition to medical responsibilities, all team members must be willing to assist with client service tasks as needed, including answering phone calls, checking clients in and out, and creating and presenting treatment estimates.

Responsibilities include:

Accurately obtaining and reporting vital signs, promptly notifying veterinarians of any changes in patient status.
Efficiently triage patients, ensuring prompt assessment and prioritization of care needs.
Assist DVM in exam rooms, including patient restraint and record keeping as instructed.
Performing CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer.
Maintaining hospital and patient cleanliness using aseptic techniques and isolation protocols.
Organize and stock supplies on the treatment floor, crash cart, pharmacy, and exam rooms as needed.
Perform surgical pack prep duties, contributing to surgical readiness and efficiency.

Benefits:

Competitive wage
Comprehensive health insurance, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and mental health days.
Parental leave.
Generous employee pet discount with no maximum number of pets.
CE allowance
Scrub allowance

Requirements:

Basic reading, writing, and math skills are typically associated with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Required: one (1) year of experience in a veterinary emergency/ urgent care setting.
Required: willingness to obtain a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) if requested by management.
Required: Fear Free Certification, or willingness to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
Required: RECOVER certified, or willing to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
Be able to lift 20 kgs without assistance
Be able to stand for long continuous periods of time.
Willing to work as a team with colleagues.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Commitment to upholding our core values of compassion, excellence, and empowerment.

How to Apply:

If you are a compassionate, dedicated Technician Assistant seeking to make a meaningful impact in emergency veterinary medicine, we invite you to join our team at Lifeline Animal Urgent Care. Please submit your resume detailing your qualifications and interest in this position to this platform or email visit our website at www.lifelineanimalurgentcare.com.

Lifeline Animal Urgent Care: Where Compassion, Excellence, and Empowerment Converge.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Cheyenne Burnett, DVM

Founder and CEO