Job description
Intro
At Irvington Pet Hospital, we take care of our people so our people can take care of pets!
We believe in providing our RVT team members the opportunity for professional and financial well-being through training and above general practice industry average wages. Our RVT wages begin at $30/hr.
Message from the Team:
Irvington boasts an awesome team that works together and lifts each other up. Our hospital leadership thrives on providing support, growth opportunities, and mentorship to all staff. The very best part of working at Irvington is the various team-building activities we have such as radio station contests, potlucks, and holiday events. Our hospital would not be complete without our house cat, Dexter who brings us joy every day. At Irvington, RVTs are revered as mentors and serve as inspiration for Veterinary Assistants on staff. As an RVT here, you’ll use your skillset to support complex internal medicine cases and complete advanced surgical and dental procedures.
Our hospital is AAHA accredited and embraces an Advanced General practice philosophy, emphasizing procedure and critical care. Our RVTs play an integral part of our team and are focused on dental extractions, surgery, and training of our veterinary assistant team. In addition, our regional support provides RVTs training in advanced areas of practice such as ultrasound, oncology, and dentistry.
We have a structured online and practical training program that will help you to advance your skills and knowledge in the following areas:
- Physical Exam/Treatments
- Surgery
- Dentistry
- Leadership
Leadership roles are also available for those looking to grow!
- Inventory Specialist
- Lead RVT or Lead Veterinary Assistant
- Regional Training RVT roles
In this role, you will be responsible for the following:
- Physical examinations and patient assessment- TPR, Treatment Plan Presentation, Treatments
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Dentistry- cleanings, x-rays, and dental surgery
- Radiology Full body and extremities
- Inpatient care
- Venipuncture/laboratory processing
- Catheter placement
- Training and development of junior/new veterinary assistants and RVTs
If you're looking for a team where you will be able to use your skills and develop advanced skills, Irvington Pet Hospital is the hospital for you.
VetnCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Research shows that women, minorities, and other marginalized people tend to only apply when they check every box to meet the required criteria. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you would be a great fit.
Benefits
Our benefits package was created with our people and pets in mind. We are constantly working to enhance the benefits offered to our team.
Healthcare Benefits
Majority Medical Premium Coverage (Kaiser, Anthem)
Dental/Vision
FSA/HSA
Supplemental Insurance
Peoplecare Benefits
Talkspace: Free Online/On-demand therapy
Relocation Assistance Available
PTO Policy
Sick Leave
Bereavement Leave
401k with Employer Match
RVT Benefits
License and Associate fees
Paid CE Days
$1000 CE annual allowance
PacVet San Francisco- Full Conference + hotel accommodations
Petcare Benefits
50% Discount on the majority of lab panels
Pet Hospital Discount
Pet Insurance Premium Discount
Fear Free Certification
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Continually required to stand
Continually required to walk
Frequently required to sit
Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
Continually required to talk or hear
Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
Continually exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually low-moderate.
The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, VetnCare is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $30.00 to $37.50.
- Room Tech $30.00-31.50
- SX Tech $32.50-33.50
- Hospital Lead $30.00-32.50
- Dental tech $35.50-37.50
This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills sets, experience and training, licensures and certifications, education, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
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