Job Summary

• Perform animal health care tasks under the direct or indirect supervision of the licensed veterinarian.  The degree of supervision by a licensed veterinarian over the Registered Veterinary Technician shall be consistent with standards of good veterinary medical practices.

General Accountabilities    

• An RVT in an animal hospital setting may perform the following procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian when done so pursuant to the order, control, and full professional responsibility of the licensed veterinarian:
  • Anesthesia induction by inhalation or intravenous injection
  • Application of casts and splints
  • Dental extractions
  • Suturing existing skin incisions
• An RVT may operate radiographic equipment under the indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian
• Emergency animal care tasks for an RVT are as follows:
  • Application of tourniquets and/or pressure bandages
  • Administration of pharmacological agents to prevent or control shock
  • Resuscitative oxygen procedures
  • Establish open airways including intubation
  • External cardiac resuscitation
  • Application of temporary splints or bandages to prevent further injury
  • Application of appropriate wound dressings and external supportive treatment in severe burn cases
  • External supportive treatment in heat prostration cases.
• In an emergency, an RVT may render lifesaving aid and treatment if the animal patient is not in the presence of a licensed veterinarian; however, treatment must be continued under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.  Telephonic communication with a licensed veterinarian must be established as soon as possible.
• The RVT is responsible for helping maintain proper pharmacy and hospital supply records as well as monitoring hands-on quantities of inventory items.
• Controlled Substance Log and controlled drugs are maintained and kept secure as per protocol.
• RVTs follow MAH Employee Handbook Protocols
• The RVT serves as a Lead and mentor for paraprofessional staff.
• RVTs help to identify proper safety standards and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations.
• An RVT can troubleshoot and maintain hospital equipment.
• Comply with safety standards within OSHA regulations.
• An RVT is responsible for understanding and practicing Mohnacky Animal Hospitals Standards which include: Anesthesia, Client Service, Contagious Disease, Dentistry, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency/Urgent Care, Examination Facilities, Housekeeping, Laboratory, Medical Records, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Surgery, Safety, Leadership, etc.

Qualifications

• Required valid California RVT licensing
• Prerequisites are:  Minimum of two (2) years customer service experience required with a minimum of six months experience in a veterinary setting.
• Completion of MLS ERA Training program and/or extensive experience in a veterinary technical setting.
• Required High School Diploma or GED

Competencies

• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently
• Problem Solving – Works well in group problem solving situations
• Oral Communication – speaks clearly; Listens and gets clarification when necessary
• Witten Communication – writes clearly and concisely; Edits work
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. 

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to sit
• Frequently required to stand and walk
• Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel – finger dexterity and hand coordination required
• Specific vision abilities required are:  close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust or focus
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to bend, lift, or climb
• Often required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds)
• Occasionally required to lift moderate weights (25-40 pounds)
• Infrequently required to lift, with assistance, weight 50 pounds or above

 Work Environment:

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Possible risk of electrical shock
• Possible risk of radiation
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud with large amount of background noise