Career Opportunities

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Associate General Practice Veterinarian (DVM) who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. You will work alongside a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff and will work closely with the Hospital Manager and report directly to the Regional Manager.

Hospital Overview:

Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital offers all the services your pet needs under one roof.  From surgery and dental care to internal medicine and boarding, we’ve got you covered! Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital is a full-service pet hospital that offers comprehensive medical and surgical services for pets in Turlock, CA and the surrounding areas.  Since 1993 we have been offering the gold standard of care to every client and patient. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional veterinary services to our community with professionalism and compassion.   

Compensation and Benefits Overview:

• Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000
• No negative accrual and no non-compete!
• Paid time off and holidays
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible schedule options
• Employee pet care discounts
• Full benefits package, including but not limited to: Quality health, dental, vision disability, liability insurance, 401k with company contribution, including reimbursement and time off for CE & license fees and more.

If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Lindsay Aimar at laimar@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at https://www.petvetcareers.com/

Qualifications:

• Veterinarian degree (DVM) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent surgical and dental skills.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Relief (PRN) Veterinarian who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. You will work alongside a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff and will work closely with the Hospital Manager and report directly to the Regional Manager.

Hospital Overview:

Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital offers all the services your pet needs under one roof.  From surgery and dental care to internal medicine and boarding, we’ve got you covered! Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital is a full-service pet hospital that offers comprehensive medical and surgical services for pets in Turlock, CA and the surrounding areas.  Since 1993 we have been offering the gold standard of care to every client and patient. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional veterinary services to our community with professionalism and compassion.   

Compensation: $2,000 - $2,500 

If this sounds like an opportunity you are interested in, please email your resume to Lindsay Aimar at laimar@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at https://www.petvetcareers.com/

Qualifications:

• Veterinarian degree (DVM) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent surgical and dental skills.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.

Position Overview

The purpose of the Pharmacy Technician is to provide pharmaceutical services to the patients at Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital.

Work Experience Requirements

• Filling prescription requests for inpatients and outpatients.
• Maintain proper records of controlled drugs.
• Quality assurance of prescription requests.
• Processing refill requests.
• Checking the refill request message center in a timely manner (Ipad, Itouch, Phone, voicemail)
• Maintaining medication inventory
• Request to order medications and restocking of medications.
• Maintain proper and complete records for each patient/communication.
• Keeping the pharmacy in an orderly manner.
• Answering incoming phone calls when needed.
• Check out of clients (with or without prescriptions).
• Talk to owners about medications (side effects, instructions, etc.).
• Refrain from any negative talk, gestures, implied attitudes that reflect poorly on the Hospital.

Education Requirements/Physical Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Successful completion of a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association or the successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program.
• Licensed pharmacy technician would be ideal but not required
• At least 1 year of customer service job-related experience.
• Lift 40 lbs.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Valid Social Security Card.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license or a valid identification card.
• Basic math and writing skills

This job description does not necessarily cover every task or duty that might be assigned. There may be additional responsibilities assigned as necessary. 

Position Overview: The Technician Assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Essential Functions:

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Competencies:

• Care and Compassion – displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support
• Animal Restraint and Safety – uses sound judgment when handling patients and always takes appropriate precautionary steps when needed
• Communication – uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others
• Team Orientation – works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals
• Dependability – demonstrates responsibility in completing all job tasks
• Cleanliness Standards – consistently follows sanitization and sterilization policies and procedures
• Energy and Productivity – completes tasks quickly and thoroughly without prompting
• Time Management – manages time and prioritizes work tasks effectively
• Technical Skills and Learning – keeps up-to-date with new technical skills and knowledge in the field
• Care and Use of Equipment – takes appropriate steps to perform operation checks and maintenance of equipment

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more years' experience in a veterinary environment successfully performing all of the duties of this position
• Vet Tech (VTNE) Certification preferred
• Experience with surgical monitoring, radiology, dental prophylaxis, and client education preferred
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience

Position Requirements:

• Maintains current knowledge in the field of expertise and actively seeks opportunities for continuing education and skill improvement.
• Ability to restrain animals, fill prescriptions, and monitor sedation procedures
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors
• Requires knowledge of hospital procedures, policies, and services; client and patient treatment protocols; hospital computer systems; and the standard procedures, records, and terminology used in a veterinary hospital.
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays
• Depending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
• This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion. May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds)

Additional Information: The list of essential functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.