Overview
Alta Rancho Pet and Bird Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital treating dogs, cats and birds. Our hospital offers cutting edge medical and surgical diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. These range from preventive medical services; such as immunizations, nutritional counseling, and parasite control to internal medicine issues as well as bone, joint and soft tissue surgery. (Click here to explore our list of available services). We are housed in a 3200-square foot facility. Our facility has three consultation/exam rooms, complete dental suite, surgical suite, laboratory, pharmacy, isolation ward, radiology department and boarding kennel. Our well-trained staff of 12 dedicated health care providers consists of veterinary assistants, veterinary technicians and receptionists. Our staff have undergone intensive training to provide you with the quality care that you and your pets both desire and deserve.
Requirements
3+ years clinical experience as a veterinary technician or assistant A degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology or Certified Veterinary Assistant program is preferred but not required. Knowledge of industry tools and equipment Passion for working with animals and their owners Experience with proper animal handling and restraint Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories Perform basic exam procedures Skilled in venipuncture and Intravenous (IV) catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular) Able to perform digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning Perform complete dental procedures, including digital x-rays, scaling, polishing, charting required Comfortable with general anesthesia and surgical assisting (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique) required Laboratory skills including microscope (ear and fecal cytology); IDEXX Excellent client communication/education Adaptable to working well with current doctors and team members