Veterinary Blood Bank Coordinator

**Veterinary Specialty Hospital** (VSH) is looking for a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to work as a **Blood Bank Coordinator**. About Veterinary Specialty Hospital: At VSH our mission is to advance the veterinary profession through our leadership in medicine, education, business and promotion of the human-animal bond. We strive to bring together caring, warm and intelligent people who love to serve and help and are among the best in their field. **Pay Range:** Range is dependent on experience Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT): $28.00 - $40.00 per hour Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS): $35.00 - $48.00 per hour **Schedule:** Days TBD (may include 1 weekend day) **About the Role**: As a Blood Bank Coordinator our responsibilities will include: - Perform blood collection from donor pets. - Maintain blood bank operations in accordance with California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) regulations. - Managing donations, including properly setting up with appropriate instruments and providing donors with treats and meals after their donations. - Providing outstanding client communication and education, +/- participate in blood donor recruitment events. Maintain positive relations with blood donor clients. - Maintaining general cleanliness of blood bank area, including runs and processing equipment. - Performing other duties as assigned, including but not limited to: intravenous catheter placement, drug dose calculation, venipuncture, blood pressure reading, acquiring radiographs and hourly treatments. - Ensuring that blood products are being processed in an aseptic manner, while maintaining the highest level of accuracy in all calculations and labeling. - Preparing products for shipping and delivery when needed, keeping detailed documentation. - Work directly with criticalists' to coordinate exams, new donor enrollment screenings and managing blood product availability. - Perform in-house lab diagnostics pertaining to blood transfusions and blood donor enrollment. - Blood donor advocacy to ensure safe blood donation practice. - Ensure tender, loving care and positive reinforcement during all donor interactions. - Maintain blood product inventory and place orders from CDFA regulated blood banks. - Assist in associated ECC departments, including Emergency Room and Intermediate Care Ward. **About You**: - Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician/Assistant in a progressive animal hospital setting required. - Currently licensed as RVT in the state of California. - Proficiency in venipuncture, processing basic laboratory specimens and medical terminology required. - Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community. - Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected. - Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in all related blood bank duties. **Benefits:** - Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set - Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually - VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training and curriculum library - License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s - Financial support and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of VTS - Health and wellness programs including access to League wellness app - Opportunities for growth and advancement - 75% Employee Pet discount - In-house Social Worker - Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms - Benefits available the first of the month following 30 days. *Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental dis…