Registered Veterinary Technician

Sacramento, CA, United States

Are you tired of working after hours? Needless Stress? Being on-call? ER? Euthanasia? Non-Compete contracts? It's time to look at Wellness - The best part of every day can be EVERYDAY at PetIQ.

PetIQ provides convenient and affordable pet care, wellness products and veterinary services to pets and their families through our wellness centers across the country. We are advocates for pet parents, because we believe that all pet parents should be able to provide necessary care that enhances the lives of their pets.

Why join the PetIQ Team?

• Great company culture

• Focused scope of practice; no surgeries, no emergencies, no euthanasia

• Great work life balance; no on call, no after hours, flexible schedule options

• Empowered to grow your practice through community outreach

• No non-competes

Full time employee benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Flex Spending Account

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• 100% Company paid malpractice/ liability coverage

• 401(k) with 4% Company Match

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

• CE, AVMA, License reimbursements

**Our Full-Time wage for Wellness Center RVTs is $18-30/hour**

We’re looking for an experienced and talented RVT who is as passionate about wellness, prevention and forging a new path as we are! If you’re someone who values being a part of a team, while also having independence and the ability to leave your mark on this exciting chapter in our company’s history…This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!!

Job Overview:

The PetIQ Registered Veterinary Technician position is responsible for providing preventative veterinary services to all patients belonging to pet parents under the support of an employee veterinarian. The employee veterinarian will be off-site and serve as the agent veterinarian representing Pet IQ. The ideal candidate:

•Is comfortable in high stress situations.

•Has experience participating in treating adverse vaccine reactions to include (but not limited to) angioedema, urticaria, and anaphylaxis.

•Can initiate treatment to manage an adverse event (allergic reaction) while receiving treatment protocol guidance from off-site veterinarian.

•Is familiar with intubation and administrating lifesaving CPR to pets.

•Is competent in phlebotomy and administration of subcutaneous injections.

•Has expertise in safe restraint of pets for wellness procedures including vaccines, nail trims and microchipping.

•Contributes to the professional development of veterinary clinic assistants, monitors in-clinic processes, and adheres/executes Pet IQ procedures.

•Has excellent communication skills exemplified through each pet parent interaction.

•Can collect and prepare blood and fecal samples for laboratory testing.

•Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment by disinfecting surfaces and equipment between each pet per Pet IQ guidelines.

•Makes expert recommendations for preventative care services and products to every pet, every time based on pet’s lifestyle and an understanding of canine and feline diseases.

•Promotes a culture of safety in the clinic and lives our values while reinforcing our brand promise with pet parents, partners, and team members.

•Prepares canine and feline vaccines using sterile technique.

•Establishes and maintains effective relationships with pet parents and host store partners perform other duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications:

•Must be 18 years of age or older.

•Valid driver’s license.

•Must successfully pass criminal background check.

•Must be able to work weekends, varied weekdays and times, occasional overnight.

•Reliable transportation to and from work.

•Previous Animal Handling Experience, including restraint and animal behavior.

•Some outdoor clinic work and activities may be necessary.

•Must be able to work for prolonged periods of time in the field, including 12–14-hour days.

•Present professional appearance and positive conduct.

•Punctuality and dependability highly valued.

•Independent judgment and decision-making skills

•Detail oriented, ensuring accurate and reliable work product.

•Strong verbal and written communication skills

•Strong ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams to direct and lead company initiatives and goals.

•Be able to initiate treatment to manage an adverse event (allergic reaction) while receiving treatment protocol guidance from off-site veterinarian.

•Familiar with intubation and administrating lifesaving CPR to pets.

•Able to work independently without direct supervision.

•Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

•Ability to switch focus rapidly in a fast-paced environment.

Education Requirements:

•Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required

Preferred Qualifications:

•Previous customer service or sales experience

•Proficient computer software (iPad, Bluetooth devices and more)

•Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

•Ability to work within a team to meet team goals and objectives.

•Adept in approaching host location’s customers to educate about our clinics.

•Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Physical Requirements:

•Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

•Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.

•Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

PetIQ is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

$18 - $30 an hour

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