Neurology Director jobs in Santa Ana, CA

Join the VCA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital team! 

Location: 18300 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Why We Want You! 

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing Neurology department! We are looking for someone who is passionate about exceptional patient care and Neurology. As an integral part of our team, you will work closely with veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and other staff members to ensure the well-being of our patients.

Compensation :

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians $29.50 - $35.00

Veterinary Assistant $20.00 - $30.00

ALL dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, nature of practice, schedule and additional responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proven track record of exceptional patient care and advocacy
• Taking thorough history on a patient and getting vitals
• Comfortable with running appointments, obtaining histories, and keeping detailed medical records
• Articulate, dependable, hardworking, and compassionate
• Strong communication skills with clients and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Assist veterinarians in performing diagnostic procedures, surgical procedures and treatments related to Neurology including radiographs, routine bloodwork, accurate medical record keeping, patient restraint, and more.
• All tasks related to inducing, maintain/monitoring, and recovering patients from anesthesia.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and ensure proper documentation of procedures.
• Educate pet owners on neurologic conditions, treatment plans, and at-home care.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Ensure compliance with veterinary regulations and standards.

Skills:

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patient
• Teamwork advocate
• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals
• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals
• Scheduling, checking-in, and discharging clients and their patients
• Assisting our Doctor and Technician staff as needed with patient care
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Helping clients and doctors during humane euthanasia’s
• Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately
• Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license or a minimum of 2 years of experience in performing technician duties.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and common conditions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards animals and their owners.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs. 

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! 
 
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) 
 
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