Career Opportunities

Brookfield Pet Hospital located in Fountain Valley, CA is anxiously awaiting the arrival of an Associate Veterinarian with a passion for general practice, outstanding medical care & excellent client communication. If you are looking for your “Dream Job”, you have found it! Contact us for a visit today!

Experienced veterinarians with an interest in elevating veterinary medical standards  are encouraged to apply.  We are passionate about creating an outstanding team & positive work environment.  Our Generous Compensation Plans, NO Negative Deficit Production Plans, Flexible Work Schedules, Excellent Benefits & Continuation Education Stipends, will give you an outstanding opportunity for substantial earning potential, job satisfaction & work life balance.

Brookfield Pet Hospital is a full service companion animal hospital & we are committed to providing quality veterinary care throughout our patient’s lifespan. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of diseases for aging pets and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during a pet’s lifetime. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. We treat every pet as we would our own & we treat each other with love & respect as Family! Won’t you consider joining us?

Fountain Valley is an urban community centrally located in Orange County, CA. It has an abundance of parks that are host to a variety of recreational activities. Mile Square Regional Park, a 640 acre park containing two lakes, three 18-hole golf courses, is a popular attraction for residents and visitors alike. With its tree lined streets and peaceful residential and recreational areas, Fountain Valley is friendly community that is an attractive place to live and visit. Centrally located in Orange County, you will have easy access to our many amusement parks, sporting events, shopping malls and our beautiful Southern CA beaches. Our nearby airport also makes it easy to travel to our favorite destinations.

At Brookfield Pet Hospital, we take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions and encouraging a well-rounded work/life balance. Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, generous Sign-on bonus, quality health insurance, paid parental leave, retirement plans, paid time off, generous continuing education allowance and additional paid time off, numerous discounts through our partners and reimbursement for membership dues and license fees. 

Brookfield Pet 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 resume to Sonni Nevarez at snevarez@petvetcarecenters.com

SIGN-ON BONUS OFFERED FOR QUALIFIED FULL-TIME CANDIDATES!

• Successful qualified candidates are eligible for a Sign-on Bonus, paid out in 2 installments after 60 days and 6 months of successful job completion. 
• LVT's, CVT's, & RVT's are eligible for a $2,500.00 Sign-on Bonus.

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.

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.
• Relevant experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required.
• 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.

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