Registered Veterinary Technician Intermediate
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Position Number: 4596473
Location: Pomona, CA
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

Registered Veterinary Technician Intermediate

Posting Number: S01183
Position Status: Full time
Campus: Western University Campus-Pomona, CA
Department: 1701-College of Veterinary Medicine

Function: College of Veterinary Medicine
Family: Animal Care
Classification Series Title: Veterinary Technician

Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Full Salary Range
Minimum: $23.00
Maximum $30.00

Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $17.00
Maximum: $25.78

Job Summary
To support clinical teaching and service in the curriculum and public practice of the College of Veterinary Medicine

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
1. College Degree or any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job. A current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) License is required.
2. Ability to read and write medical records and recommendations.
3. Ability to calculate clients bills, drug dosages, and dilutions.
4. Ability to teach students in technical skills. Ability to supervise veterinary students and decide if intervention is required for the safety of students and/or nonhuman animals. Must possess the knowledge and ability to fairly evaluate and document veterinary students clinical/surgical skills.
5. Ability to restrain, handle and perform a physical exam on a variety of animal species. Broad species experience is desirable.
6. Knowledge and enthusiasm for small animal preventative care recommendations (including nutrition, dentistry, behavior, and immunizations), veterinary medical terminology, veterinary medical procedures, surgical nursing, and basic sanitation and upkeep of veterinary medical equipment and environments.
7. Ability to perform a variety of basic veterinary office procedures.
8. Ability for logical, independent problem solving, and attention to detail and process.
9. Must be able to interact effectively with administration, faculty, staff, students, clients and outside visitors/vendors.
10. Ability to use computers for Internet searches and for Excel, Word and PowerPoint documents.

- Familiar with hospital settings, flow and dynamics
- Proficient monitoring general anesthesia with normal healthy patients, including working with various monitoring equipment
- Knowledge in placing IV catheters
- Knowledge of administration of IV, IM and SQ injections
- Ability for logical, independent problem solving, and attention to detail and process
- Knowledge in proper restraint and handling techniques
- Can perform routine dental prophys
- Can perform routine lab work and diagnostics
- Dispensing medications
- Knowledge of surgery instrumentation
- Multitasking two to three things at a time with organizational skills

Required Qualifications
Education:
- Completion of a degree from RVT school
- RVT License in the State of California

Experience:
- 1-5 years of experience in general practice
- Must have a valid Drivers License
- Must maintain a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that satisfies the requirements of the WesternU Vehicle Use Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Date: 09/18/2022
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Essential Job Duties

Essential Job Duties

Job Duties

Participate in teaching veterinary clinical and surgical skills to veterinary students in wellness rotations, clinical skills laboratories, 3rd year courses, and 4th year courses administered by the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Percentage Of Time
20

Job Duties

Participates in the development and implementation of clinical services by performing the technical and nontechnical duties typical of a registered veterinary technician within the Pet Health Clinic, VACS I and VACS II - veterinary ambulatory community service units, 1st and 2nd year clinical courses, 3rd year Small Animal Medicine, Shelter Animal, and Surgical courses and 4th year clinical courses. (Nontechnical duties could include driving a mobile vet vehicle(s).)

Percentage Of Time
20

Job Duties

Assist with client service and patient care in the involved courses, rotations, and public practice.