Dental Technician/RVT

Pay Range: $17.50-$25

 Job Description

Reports to: Practice Manager

Job Overview: Provide exceptional nursing care to patients. Provide assistance to Front Office Assistants, Hospital Attendants, Veterinarians and Veterinary Assistants. Provide exceptional client service to all clients of Waterhouse Animal Hospital.

Minimum Qualifications:

Computer Skills:

            Basic computer knowledge

Ability to:

            Ability to receive criticism and accept responsibility for actions

            Arrive on time, ready to begin scheduled shifts and remain for the entire shift

Be flexible with the ability to adjust to a changing environment

Be supportive of fellow team members

Communicate well with clients, showing care and concern for their pets

Communicate well with veterinarians and co-workers, demonstrating respect for the other person at all times

Dependable and use common sense

Handle multiple requests and tasks and prioritize

Maintain a neat professional appearance and work environment

Maintain a positive attitude

Maintain an active interest in veterinary medicine and animal care

Maintain very high standards of patient care

Mentor, train and teach new employees, students and volunteers

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, as well as lift and carry animals, food and supplies

Must demonstrate ability to work independently and with coworkers to complete tasks

Pay attention to detail and possess willingness to question when unsure.

Respond quickly and calmly to crisis

Telephone skills, legible writing and use of a computer keyboard are also    necessary

Education:

            Graduate of an R.V.T program or a B.S degree in a related field

License requirements:

Current R.V.T license from the State of California required.

Specialty in Dentistry preferred

Primary Duties:

              Perform complete oral health assessments and treatments

             Perform routine dental cleanings and extractions, if applicable

              Work closely with Veterinary Dental Surgeon and Veterinarians

Perform physical exams, restrain and lift patients for exams, obtain laboratory samples

Perform routine laboratory analyses, including hematology, blood chemistry, urinalysis, skin scrapings, cytology and other miscellaneous tests as needed

Placement and maintenance of IV and urinary catheters

Administration of oral, injectable, and topical medications, administer fluid therapy

Take and record radiographs

Assist in surgery, prepare patients for surgery, clean, prepare and maintain surgical packs

Induce anesthesia and monitor and maintain patients while using gas and or injectable anesthetics

Apply bandages and splints

Administer medicated baths and dips

Provide supportive nursing care of patients including feeding, exercising and cleaning

Secondary Duties:

Maintain AAHA and State required logs, comply with state and AAHA hospital regulations

Provide client education regarding nutrition, parasite control, vaccination protocols, spaying and neutering, and other topics as necessary

Counsel clients regarding home care, medication administration, post-operative care, and other topics as necessary

Assist front office staff with appointments, and client service

Monitor hospital inventory, notifying appropriate person when stock is low

Perform hospital cleaning and maintenance

Perform tasks assigned to the veterinary assistant

Perform other duties as assigned

Continuing Education Requirements:

20 hours of continuing education every 2 years

level of physical motion, including lifting, standing, bending, and reaching. Handling of animals in situations that may be less than ideal. Possible shifts include days, evenings and weekends. May be necessary to remain after scheduled shift to complete assigned tasks.