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Join the AnimalScan Team! – Veterinary Technician Job – Redwood City, CA, Fairfax, VA, & Raleigh, NC

Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant

AnimalScan is a MRI center for companion animals providing advanced veterinary imaging in the Redwood City, CA (San Francisco, CA, Fairfax, CA, and Raleigh, NC. We are hiring either full-time or part-time as part at each of the above listed locations. This position requires working as part of the team during the peri-anesthetic period, including restraint, IV catheter placement and assisting with induction, monitoring and recovery from anesthesia. The technical ability including, but not limited to, IV catheter placement, intubation, anesthesia monitoring and understanding of monitoring parameters and calculation of drug doses. Math & computer skills including, Gmail, Google docs, Excel, and Word. The ability to work with and learn electronic medical records, radiology information systems and other skills related to the position. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work as part of a team. Ability to work and interact with referring DVMs and clients in a professional and patient manner with appropriate confidence and discretion. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please forward resume to dana.guffy@animalscan.org

Veterinary Imaging Costs on the Rise for MRI and CT

Imaging prices are on the rise for Veterinary Medicine

While veterinary hospitals remained open even during shut down, the rest of the world was on a growth hold.  Many of my clients reported 11% growth during this time due to an increase in pet ownership as empty shelters hit all-time highs. But with no conferences to attend and no clear answer on what the future held for businesses, many veterinary professionals chose to put a hold on purchasing, especially for pricey toys like MRI and CT.