Veterinary Room Technician (Exotic Veterinary Practice)

Westminster Veterinary Group is looking for a full-time Veterinary Room Technician to join our team!

About Our Hospital: Westminster Veterinary Group provides care to pets in the vibrant area of Orange County, CA. We are fully equipped with the latest medical technology, including an on-premises laboratory, dental x-ray, endoscopy, and ultrasound. Not only do we provide outstanding quality care for dogs and cats, but we also provide expert care for pet birds, reptiles and exotic mammals. Several of our Veterinarians are considered to be among the top experts nationwide in medicine and surgery for birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, and other exotic animal companions.

Our Values and Mission: We are dedicated to providing quality health care with the highest level of compassion, integrity, and service for our pets. Our dedicated Veterinarians are assisted by a caring, knowledgeable, and friendly staff. We pride ourselves on having a very positive work environment that helps other team members thrive and learn. We are seeking a full-time Veterinary Room Technician who shares our energy, drive, ambition, and who will meaningfully contribute to our growth and success.

Position Overview: As a Veterinary Room Technician, you will play an important role in the day-to-day operations with Westminster Veterinary Group. You will fully assist the DVM’s to help improve the quality of care given to the patients and help relieve them of technical work. The Veterinary Room Technician assists in multiple procedures providing care for animals including operations of our hospital’s pharmacy, conducting physical examinations, dental procedures, surgeries, immunizations, euthanasias as well as client education, marketing, and inventory maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prep and assist DVMs and Technicians with diagnostic and medical procedures
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, i.e., EKG, fluid pumps, syringe pumps, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines
• Maintain hospital and pharmacy inventory
• Fill prescriptions, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs, as well as completing external prescriptions to outside sources
• Monitor hospitalized patients including surgical patients under the direction and supervision of the Veterinarian
• Communicate with clients/owners about the status of patients and conduct medication consultations, as directed by the Veterinarian
• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms (after each patient), reception areas, pharmacy, treatment areas, and other hospital grounds, as needed
• Maintaining and restocking examination and treatment rooms with necessary supplies
• Ensure proper cleanliness and sterilization of equipment and exam rooms to prevent the spread of diseases
• Create and present treatment plans for any treatment the Veterinarian recommends to the client and patient
• Understand zoonotic disease risks in the veterinary environment
• Understand that employees in this role are exposed to various cleaning solutions and other chemicals, odors, noises, and animal wastes and behave in a professional manner when dealing with these conditions

Qualifications and Skills:

• 1 year of veterinary experience is preferred
• High School Diploma/GED
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs and calculations is a plus
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and be a team player
• Typing, oral, and written communication skill
• Interpersonal skills with staff and clients, and works well in a team environment
• Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors

Available Schedule: Full-time position, we offer a 4 day work week with 10 hour shifts

• We are open: M-F 8am-6pm
• Saturday-Sunday 9am-6pm

Benefits We Offer:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience ($17.00 - $22.00 per hour)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k + company match
• Paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional development support
• Mental health assistance
• Employee discounts on veterinary services
• Scrub allowance
• Positive and supportive work environment!

Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!

Westminster Veterinary Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Job Reference ID: CPP-0000169