Registered Veterinary Technician (Adoptions) Full Time, (Various days and hours, weekends/holidays as needed) $34 an hour, CA RVT License Required Amazing human wanted to save lives and make a global impact! Helen Woodward Animal Center is a globally recognized animal welfare organization, and our team of superstars is seeking an experienced, inspired, and positive Registered Veterinary Technician to make a world of difference in the lives of shelter pets through dedication, care, and compassion. Responsibilities • Possess the knowledge required of a registered veterinary technician with regards to radiography, surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, pharmacology, laboratory, and medicine as it pertains to the field of small animal medicine • Assist veterinarian in surgery, including anesthesia induction, intubation, prepping of animals, assisting during surgery, extubation, and monitoring recovery • Perform dental cleanings and extractions as directed by the veterinarian • Assist veterinarian in examining animals and participate during intakes • Must be able to go offsite and perform offsite duties, including overnight offsite trips, primarily routine medical procedures and examinations related to offsite animal intakes • Perform routine medical procedures such as vaccines, fecal exams, medication administration, catheter placement, etc • Provide all medical hold animals with exercise, attention, love, feeding, hygiene, and grooming requirements, monitor sick/injured animals • Radiograph animals as directed by the veterinarian and ensure that the radiographs are of diagnostic quality • Prepare surgical packs and ensure that all areas of the medical department are properly cleaned, maintained, and stocked • Perform weekly inventory of supplies and medication and prepare and submit purchase orders in time to ensure that supplies are well stocked Requirements • Current CA RVT License • Must have at least 6 months hands on experience in a veterinary environment other than schooling and/or training experience • Possess knowledge of anesthesia and be able to operate an anesthesia machine • Able to properly operate an x-ray machine and determine that the radiographs are of a diagnostic quality • Must be able to follow written and oral veterinarian orders without direct supervision • Able to safely lift objects weighing up to 55 lbs without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with assistance • Must possess a valid Driver's License with a good driving record as may require driving duties Generous Benefits include: Employer sponsored Medical, Dental and Group Vision, Paid Holidays, Sick & Vacation Time, 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match, Employee Discounts. Helen Woodward Animal Center is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is not permitted in any Center building or vehicle.