Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Mohnacky Animal Hospitals, Inc.
Escondido, CA
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
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