ABOUT COASTVIEW VETERINARY HOSPITAL

At Coastview Veterinary Hospital we are a Fear Free hospital that also provides Urgent Care services. It is our mission to provide exceptional, compassionate, low stress, and convenient care to our patients as well as clear and honest communication to their owners. A key component to this mission is educating our clients in order to work together to keep our patients healthy and prevent disease. It is from our passion for animals, dedication to our profession, and respect of the human - animal bond that we choose to spend our lives taking care of our four legged friends.  It is our desire to provide the highest quality medical and surgical care to our patients and offer the best possible service to our clients.  We strive to treat every person and animal with respect.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• 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

• Two years of experience with veterinary appointments performing above duties 

• Experience in surgery is a plus

• 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

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

Coastview Veterinary Hospital 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.