Petco

Registered Veterinary Technician

2168 - Oceanside Vista, CA, USA · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$19k-$30kDetected 35 days ago

Communication

About the role

Want to help pets live their best lives?
We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go.
Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets and people. - Pet First - Protect & Empower.

Perform additional duties as assigned.
Provide backup phone and front desk support as needed.
Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.
Schedule appointments, communicate with and educate clients, relay test results to doctor and clients, maintain and update inventory as well as client/patient records, and manage accounts receivable.

Must have at least 1-year previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or working in a veterinary practice.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be compassionate and sympathetic and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.
Must have telephone and computer skills.
Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.

If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

UP TO $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES!!
Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian, and maintain the electronic medical record.
Education/Experience:
College or college-equivalent education (completed) as required in becoming a Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state in which the hospital is located.

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