Veterinary Technician
Happy Tails Animal Hospital is a very busy 1 doctor general practice (dog & cat exclusive) in a cozy residential neighborhood in West Garden Grove, California. We are looking for a dependable individual who is focused on delivering excellent client and patient care. We strive for boutique styled concierge service for our clients and offer exceptional standards of medical care with sincere compassion for our patients. Experience in veterinary medicine is REQUIRED. Applicants need to be team players, work well in a fast-paced environment, able to multi-task, communicate effectively with verbal and written and electronic typed skills, and most importantly enjoy a fun and lively workplace. Applicants need to be proficient in venipuncture, dentistry, radiographic technique & positioning among other veterinary nursing skills. Technicians are expected to be able to efficiently and accurately complete doctor orders and provide effective client communication and education.
We enjoy training and mentoring at all levels for more than just the basic job duties. Saturday availability required. Our Hospital is open Tuesday – Saturday. Background screens and previous employment verification will be performed. You must be a California Licensed Vet Tech in good standing.
Responsibilities:
- Provide information and explanation about the products and services we provide
- Triage routine, urgent, and emergency situations
- Patient restraint, diagnostic sample collection, & diagnostic interpretation
- Administer in-patient and hospitalized patient care
- Anesthetic monitoring and surgical assisting
- Perform dental prophylaxis
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in veterinary medicine
- Ability to build rapport with clients and deliver personable interactions
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Positive and professional demeanor
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
www.htanimalhospital.com
Job Type: Full-time (Tuesday – Saturday) Please refer to our web site for our hours.
Required experience:
- Veterinary Technician: 1 year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person