BloomingPaws Clinic Resort Spa

10/23/2026

Veterinary Assistants are also very important to keeping a veterinary clinic running safely and efficiently. Below are listed some of the responsibilities that the assistants have:

1. Scheduling patient appointments.
2. Keeping tabs on the health and wellbeing of animals staying at the clinic and reporting concerns to the veterinarian or vet tech.
3. Helping veterinarians and veterinary technicians
during emergencies.
4. Following up with clients about appointments and concerns.
5. Keeping up-to-date patient records
6. Working with pet insurance or clients for billing
and payment.
7. Feeding, grooming, and weighing animals that are staying at the clinic.
8. Clean cages and kennels, and bathing patients.
9. Sterilizing equipment.
10. Cleaning and setting up the examination rooms.
11. Restraining animals during exams or vaccinations.
12. Calming and caring for upset or scared animals.

OLIVIA has been with us as a vet assistant for over a year and continues to grow all the time. If she is given a task we know it will get done. Her previous experience with zoo animals has carried into her skills as an assistant.

GRANT started with BloomingPaws in June after being out of the field 9 years. He is very personable with both clients and pets. He catches on quickly when given new tasks.

SARAH has returned to the veterinary field after 5 years. She joined our team 3 weeks ago and is catching on quickly to previous skills. She is a great addition to our culture and we are very happy to have her.

10/22/2026

Liyah joined BloomingPaws as our 3rd Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) 3 weeks ago. She graduated last November and has been working in general practice since then. She enjoys educating clients about wellness care or disease process, whatever is needed in the moment. There is still a lot for her to learn but her skills have been a wonderful asset to our team!

10/21/2026

Jessica has been a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) for 3 years and with BloomingPaws since July. Before coming to BloomingPaws, she was in California working in urgent care. She is very skilled with anesthesia, as a patient advocate, and with patient care. She is a great teacher and encourager to new staff. We are so happy to have her join our team!

10/20/2026

MJ Rohrer ahs been a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) for 16 years. Her RVT skills have taken her from emergency medicine to cats only clinic to home care to general practice. Her amazing patience and calming presence makes her a great teacher for both new staff and clients. Her unofficial title is the Cat Whisperer. She has been with BloomingPaws over 3 years as the Lead Tech and Clinic Supervisor. We are so blessed to have her!

10/19/2026

OCTOBER 19 - 23 IS VETERINARY TECHNICIAN WEEK. We want to celebrate our wonderful techs every day. Today we will explain what a tech does and the schooling required to become a RVT.

A veterinary technician (often called a vet tech or veterinary nurse) is the primary medical support for veterinarians, performing clinical care, diagnostic testing, and patient monitoring under direct supervision.

Core Responsibilities

• Clinical & Nursing Care: Collect patient histories, record vital signs, administer medications, vaccines, and fluids, and place IV catheters.
• Surgery & Anesthesia: Prepare surgical tools, induce and monitor anesthesia, and oversee post-operative recovery.
• Diagnostics & Lab Work: Run in-house laboratory tests (blood counts, urinalysis, f***l exams), prepare reference lab specimens, and take X-rays or ultrasounds.
• Client Communication: Explain discharge instructions, at-home medication schedules, and preventative pet care to owners.
• Administrative Tasks: Maintain accurate electronic medical records and manage hospital supply inventory.

Education & Credentials

• Education: Complete a 2-year Associate Degree (or 4-year Bachelor’s Degree for a veterinary technologist) through an accredited program.
• Licensure: Pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and fulfill state credentialing or licensing requirements (becoming an LVT, CVT, or RVT)

10/08/2026

09/28/2026

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09/28/2026

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