Westminster Veterinary Group is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our team! Westminster Veterinary Group provides care to pets in the vibrant area of Orange County, CA. Not only do we provide outstanding quality care for dogs and cats, but we also provide expert care for exotic pets. Our exotic animal hospital stands out for its unparalleled expertise and unwavering dedication to the well-being of unique pets. With a team of highly specialized Veterinarians who are passionate about exotic species, we offer comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each individual animal. From reptiles and birds to small mammals, dogs and cats, we provide advanced medical services, cutting-edge treatments, and compassionate support to both pets and their owners.

**** Position Overview: The Veterinary Technician supports the hospital by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and extraordinary service to our patients and clients. As a Veterinary Technician, you will fully assist the DVMs and RVTs to help improve the quality of care to the patients by relieving them of technical work and achieving greater efficiency at Westminster Veterinary Group. **
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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in determining animal requirements by helping conduct animal examinations, restraining patients, and reviewing care plans and records
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering vaccines, providing wound care management, completing laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging
• Assembling required supplies and instruments for procedures
• Fill prescriptions and administer PO, SQ, IM, IV 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

Qualifications and Skills:

• At least 2 years of experience performing above duties
• Confidence with treating and handling exotic animals
• High School Diploma/GED
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs and calculations
• 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: Part-time opportunity. Must be open to a flexible schedule. Shifts will be 10 hours, twice a week.

• We are open: M-F 8am-6:30pm
• Sat & Sun 9am-6:30pm

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
• Exciting and lively 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-0000222