Registered Vet Tech/Mobile Unit Coordinator - CAH-PWW
Summary
Coordinates mobile veterinary outreach, assists in surgeries/anesthesia, administers medications, and manages mobile unit logistics for companion animals. Core focus: hands-on vet tech duties in a mobile clinic setting.
Registered Vet Tech/Mobile Unit Coordinator
Part Time (16 hours/week)
$31.00 - $32.00 an hour
Are you a Licensed RVT who loves helping animals and people? Come join our Mobile Unit Outreach program at the world renowned Helen Woodward Animal Center!
The RVT/Mobile Unit Coordinator will assist the veterinarian with seeing pets through our Mobile Unit Outreach program with patient procedures which includes checking in appointments, admitting and discharging surgical patients, working lead in surgery prep, induction, monitoring anesthesia and recovery, etc. Will maintain accurate medical records, track all data points and reports, administer prescribed medications (including IV, IM, SQ, and PO), assist in surgery as needed as well as oversee inventory, ordering, and tracking supplies. Ensure that safety and sanitation procedures are followed at all times.
Will also work directly with Companion Animal Hospital to pick up/drop off controlled substances and complete drug logs for each visit. Assist the Outreach Specialist in scheduling clients and coordinating site visits and perform weekly inventory of supplies and medications. Ensure mobile unit is cleaned after each visit and prepared for the next. Will drive the mobile unit as necessary.
Requires a current California RVT license. Must possess the knowledge required of a Registered Veterinary Technician with regards to surgery, laboratory and medicine as it pertains to the field of small animal medicine. Must possess knowledge and display confidence in restraint and handling of companion animal species and be able to work both independently and with a team. Able to work in a continuously changing, multiple doctor mobile unit environment and able to follow written and verbal doctor orders without direct supervision. Ability to safely lift objects weighing up to 55 lbs. or safely lift objects weighing up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
As this position may require occasional driving duties, must possess a valid Driver's license and have a clean driving record.