Registered Veterinary Technician

About the role

• Under the direction of the Medical and Outreach Manager, the Registered Veterinary Technician is responsible for the medical care to animals, assisting the Veterinarians in the health care of animals and the analysis of animal disease; and rendering emergency treatment in life-threatening situations to sustain life.

What you'll do

• Assists theLead Veterinarianin implementing high-quality medical care and health management programs for PetsInNeed’s shelteranimalsat both Palo Alto and Redwood City locations.
• Assists the Lead Veterinarian in implementing HQHV spay and neuter for shelter andpublicowned animals.

• Assistswithlow-costvaccination clinics as needed.

• Performs diagnostic tests, venipuncture, x-rays, laboratory tests, IV catheter placement and drug / fluid calculations.

• Conduct in-house laboratory testing and ensure proper sample handling and documentation.

• Administers treatments, performshealth checks,managesvaccinationsand flea/tick prevention,handlesdeworming,and bathes animalsas needed.

• Induces,maintainsand monitorsand recoversanimals under anesthesia and prepares animals for surgery.

• Works with the VeterinaryAssistants andVolunteers, includingtrainingand directing completion of tasks necessary to achieveoptimalmedical department efficiency.

• Follows veterinary protocolsand standing ordersfor animals in PIN’s shelter, including medical, behavior and general care practices for the health and well-being of the animals, individually and as a herd.

• Maintains records of all medications and other careas needed.

• Complies withall lawspertaining tocontrolled substances.

• Performs dentalradiographs,prophylactic cleaning, and extractions as directed by theVeterinarian.

• Performs euthanasia.

• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to veterinary assistants, support staff, and volunteers.

• Promote a culture of teamwork, efficiency, andhigh standardsof patient care.

• Performs other job duties asrequired.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Valid Registered Veterinary Technician license instateof California and three years of experience working as an RVT in ashelter or Emergency Clinic.

• Experienceworking ina highquality/high volume spay/neuter operation.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills arerequired.

• Experience with animal handling and restraint, animal health, and behavior assessments.

• Must be able to work efficiently and effectively under stressful conditions.

• Must be able to cope with death either due to surgical complications or euthanasia.

• Mustbe able to delegate tasks.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, handle fluctuatingpriorities,and multiple projects.

• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.

• Spanish fluency strongly preferredand compensated.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physically strong and dexterous, and ability to stand for extended periods.

• Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly.

• Must havegoodrange of motion injointsespecially wrist, knees,your back for twisting, and elbows.

WORKING CONDITIONS