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Veterinary Technician
Palm Desert, CA . Posted 3 days ago
The role
The Registered Veterinary Technician will provide skilled care to patients and service to clients. Duties include supporting veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
What you will do
- Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery
- Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion
- Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
- Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing
- Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times
Required qualifications
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately
- Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions
- Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Professional development opportunities
About the company
El Paseo Animal Hospital is a new veterinary practice connected to a legacy of over a decade of local veterinary caregiving in the greater Coachella Valley. It was founded by Dr. Rachael Jeffrey and Dr. David Jeffrey.