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Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Aloro Pet Hospital

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Valley Village, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    ****Aloro Pet Hospital

    Aloro Pet Hospital is a family run clinic that has had a strong presence in Los Angeles for over 20 years. Our hospital is spacious, has contemporary new lab equipment, x-ray and dedicated surgical suites. We are a 3 doctor practice looking for an experienced RVT to join our team.

    Our ideal candidate is dependable, energetic, and willing to learn and excel. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent client service, and communication skills are required. Our multi-doctor practice provides a bond-centered environment that is exciting, fast-paced, and professionally challenging while keeping the service to our clients and their pets at the center of our focus.

    Living in Valley Village

    Valley Village is a walkable neighborhood near North Hollywood and Studio City. Close to Warner Brothers Studio, it is a hub for those in the film industry. Valley Village has wonderful outdoor cafes, boutique shops and was once home to Marilyn Monroe!

    Company Overview

    At Companion Pet Partners, our Mission is to empower and support our veterinary teams to deliver unparalleled service and clinical quality in caring for pets and their families.

    The Companion team is passionate about the animal health industry and deeply committed to building a network of best-in-class veterinary practices with talented people collaborating to solve industry-wide problems and deliver exceptional medical care. We are seeking individuals who share our energy, drive and ambition and who will meaningfully contribute to our growth and success.

    OVERVIEW:

    The Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) supports the hospital by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and extraordinary service to our patients and clients. As an RVT, you will fully assist the DVMs to help improve the quality of care to the patients, and to aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work at the Veterinary Hospital.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Assist in determining animal requirements by helping conduct animal examinations, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging

    • Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds

    • Support patient examinations and DVMs by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients

    • Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs

    • Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations

    • Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner

    • Ability to demonstrate and follow procedures in catheter placement and phlebotomy

    EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:

    • One - two years of experience with veterinary appointments performing above duties

    • 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

    • Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends

    • RVT, LVT, or CVT certification (or equivalent) required

    • Current Veterinary Technician Registration Education Graduate of an accredited veterinary

    technology program High School diploma or equivalent

    WHAT WE OFFER:

    Aloro offers competitive compensation as well as a benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k)

    Aloro 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.