Career Opportunities

Experienced Medical Director & Associate Veterinarian

Location:
Rancho Village Veterinary Hospital
La Mesa, CA (Just 9 miles east of Downtown San Diego)

About the Hospital:

• Full-service animal hospital using the latest technological advances and state-of-the-art equipment.
• Provides a lifetime health care plan for clients and their special companions.
• Facilities include:
  • Complete surgical and dental suites
  • In-house laboratories
  • Digital radiology (including dental imaging)
  • Ultrasound capabilities 

Our Compensation Package Includes: 

• Competitive Salary $175K-$200K
• Quarterly Production No Deficit Carryover Plan
• Medical Director Stipend Available-$10,000K
• Lucrative Sign On & Retention Bonuses
• Generous Relocation Assistance
• Quality health insurance, retirement plans
• 4 weeks total Paid time off including CE PTO
• Continuing Education Allowance 
• Reimbursement for membership dues and license fees.  
• Numerous discounts through our partners 

Position Overview:

• Seeking an experienced Veterinarian comfortable with performing surgeries and some shelter medicine.
• Medical Director Opportunity available with Annual Stipend ($10,000) paid in Monthly Installments
• Ideal candidate should have solid clinical experience and be ready to contribute to a dynamic, modern practice.
• Attractive signing/retention bonus available, up to $50,000.

About La Mesa:

• Known as “the Jewel of the Hills.”
• A vibrant city thriving with parks, restaurants, walking trails, festivals, concerts, and farmer’s markets.
• Proximity to San Diego offers access to art and history museums, as well as numerous music and theater venues.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a modern, well-equipped facility with a focus on comprehensive animal care.
• Become part of a team that values advanced techniques and compassionate service.
• Enjoy the benefits of a supportive community and a thriving cultural and recreational environment.
• We take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions and encouraging a well-rounded work/life balance. 

Rancho Village Veterinary Hospital is a part of the PetVet Care Centers network; where each network hospital is unique and connected to its community.  Learn more and apply by visiting www.petvetcareers.com or emailing your CV/resume to Sonni Nevarez at snevarez@petvetcarecenters.com

Position Overview:

The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Essential Position Functions:

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Additional Position Functions:

Assignment to the specialty medical areas listed below may require the following additional job functions:

Dentistry

• Perform dental cleanings, polishing, and intraoral radiographs.
• Perform nerve blocks.
• Assist with dental procedures and oral surgery.

Dermatology

• Prepare and administer medications, intravenously, orally, and topically.
• Perform ear cleanings and minor flushes.
• Obtain skin scrapes and tape samples.
• Prepare skin and ear cytology.
• Induce and monitor anesthesia.
• Place intravenous catheters.

Emergency

• Assist veterinarians with a variety of emergency procedures and critical care situations.
• Monitor vitals, place catheters and take x-rays.
• Clean wounds and apply casts or bandages.
• Give injections and take blood samples.
• May have to be on call in the intensive care unit.

Imaging

• Assist veterinarians with a variety of diagnostic imaging modalities, including digital radiography, ultrasound, etc.

Integrative

• Maintain logs of pet diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up results so veterinarians can track responses to integrative care.

Internal Medicine

• Research general wellness and preventative medicine for patients.

Neurology

• Perform various technical procedures, including anesthesia support and monitoring, intravenous catheter placement, venipuncture, IV injections, wound management, drug administration assistance, bandage care, and surgery support.

Ophthalmology

• Assist veterinarians with ocular exams.
• Perform and/or assist with diagnostic testing (Schirmer Tear Testing, Tonometry, etc.).

Radiology

• Assist veterinarians with providing high-quality diagnostic imaging services to in-patient, out-patient, surgical, and emergency pets.

Surgery

• Provide extensive surgical assistance by preparing pets, scrubbing, shaving, acting as a surgical nurse, and operating specific surgical equipment and supplies.

Competencies:

• Care and Compassion: Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support.
• Team Orientation: Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.
• Dependability: Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals.
• Initiative: Proactively looks for the opportunity to address and follow through on work activities.
• Flexibility and Multi-Tasking: Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively.
• Communication: Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others.
• Customer Services: Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
• Organization and Attention to Detail: Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents.
• Adherence to Rules and Instructions: Consistently follows standard procedures.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or as required by State.
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

Position Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Knowledge of the preparation, monitoring, and recovery of pets receiving surgery, as well as basic pet nursing.
• Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology.
• Understand and limit the potential exposure to bites, scratches, and potential injuries.
• Able to restrain patients according to standard procedures.
• Fill prescriptions and monitor sedation procedures as directed by the veterinarian.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
• Communicate and approach job duties in a professional and mature manner.
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays.
• This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion.
• 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.
• May include 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).
• Answer phones and perform other duties as needed by the hospital.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager or practice.

Additional Information:

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

Position Overview: The veterinary 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.

About us

Located about 11 miles east of the City of San Diego and about 25 miles from the Mexican border, the clinic is nestled between Mount Helix and Rancho San Diego. We do a good deal of work with several different local rescue organizations to provide care for injured and in-need animals that are looking for a new home. We primarily work with cats and dogs. Currently have on site three veterinarians that receive cliental from San Diego County and beyond.

We are fast-paced, engaging and inclusive.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Fast Paced
• Engaging

Position Overview: Supports and adds value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and exceptional service. Performs a variety of clerical and customer service work in providing support to the hospital.

Essential Functions/ Key Skills:

• Offers owners and potential owners a warm and friendly greeting in person or on the phone; answers their questions
• Provide top notch customer service
• Maintain a professional appearance (clothes and attitude)
• Identify and work compassionately with clients in various emotional states
• Responds to inquiries about the range of services the practice provides and the species it treats; refers to appropriate department/staff member as needed
• Coordinates the flow of pets and owners in the lobby; placates owners distressed by long waits, scheduling glitches, and other problems
• Recognizes the symptoms of pet(s) and owners in crisis; handles basic medical emergencies appropriately
• Assists owners when picking up medications or special dietary products, answers questions
• Inputs data to practice management software to check pets in; makes simple postings to accounts; compiles data for various reports
• Types and edits a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other material ensuring accuracy
• Receives and distributes incoming mail; processes and stamps outgoing mail
• Performs cashiering duties; processes refunds, returns and credits as needed
• Organizes and processes all payment plans
• Processes billing statements and collections
• Coordinates and schedules appointments; calls owners scheduled for the next day to remind them of their appointments, appointment times, and any special instructions, such as the need for fasting, withholding or administering medications May assist with retail sales
• Responds to client emails
• Processes faxes
• Shows up for work regularly; full time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Obtain previous records from other facilities and adds to patient chart
• Calls clients whose pets are overdue for vaccines, grooming, medication refills, etc.
• Able to learn basic veterinary medicine terminology
• Become familiar with retail products, medications, vaccinations, routine testing, and heartworm and flea preventatives and be able to confidently discuss with clients
• Have a strong sense of excellent customer service and be able to provide that to clients even during high stress situations
• Be able to multi-task efficiently
• Able to identify conditions over the phone that can potentially be emergencies and scheduling those appointments appropriately
• May take medication refill requests and messages for doctors
• Able to use Windows based computer systems, word processing, email, web search and other skills needed to effectively use software.
• Able to reconcile the drawer and complete end of day duties at the close of the day

Competencies:

• Customer Service: Displays a desire to provide outstanding services and exceed customer expectations
• Communication: Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others
• Energy and Productivity: Completes tasks quickly and thoroughly without prompting
• Flexibility and Multi-tasking: Adapts easily to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively
• Administrative Ability: Uses appropriate administrative and clerical procedures and systems for managing office work.
• Dependability: Demonstrates responsibility in completing all job tasks
• Team orientation: Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals
• Organization and Attention to Detail: Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents
• Time Management: Manages time and prioritizes work tasks effectively

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience
• Knowledge of clerical procedures such as alphabetizing files and records
• Ability to provide great customer service in a courteous, prompt, and efficient manner
• Ability to perform cashier duties accurately
• Ability to multitask and pay close attention to details
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays

Depending on 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

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)

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• La Mesa, CA 91941: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Experience:

• 2-3 years of experience as a veterinary receptionist
• 1 year experience as a lead (Preferred)

Work Location: In person