VCA Animal Hospitals

Internal Medicine - Credentialed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

7 days ago

PayCompetitive
LocationFountain Valley/California
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R-198012

      Join the V CA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital t eam !

      Location: 18300 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708

      Why We Want You!

      We are seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our growing Internal Medicine department! Our I.M. team members understand body systems and the disease process, learn advanced diagnostic testing, provide excellent patient care, and treat patients with cutting-edge techniques. The responsibilities of the Technicians and Veterinary Assistants within the department are to provide support to the Internists and to be part of a collaborative environment to provide thorough patient care, playing a crucial role in client communication as well as assisting in procedures such as endoscopy, bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy, bone marrows and more! Our Technicians are a vital reason we can help patients feel better and why pet parents feel a little more at ease because their family members are being cared for with great medicine and warm hearts. As an integral part of our team, you will work closely with Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Assistants, and other staff members.

      Compensation :

      Credentialed Veterinary Technicians : $ 29.50 - $ 35.00 / hr

      ALL dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, nature of practice, schedule and additional responsibilities.

      Key Responsibilities:

      • Provide exceptional patient care and advocating for patient well-being.
      • Proficiency in monitoring anesthesia, radiography, venipuncture, effective patient monitoring, and medication administration.
      • Strong communication skills and the ability to interact compassionately with clients.
      • Flexibility in scheduling and multitasking capabilities in a fast-paced environment.

      Collaboration:

      • Work closely with doctors and team members to coordinate and optimize patient care.
      • Communicate effectively with the team regarding anesthesia concerns and patient status.

      Skills:

      • Venipuncture
      • Catheter placement
      • Radiology
      • Anesthesia monitoring
      • Laboratory work
      • Pharmacology
      • Patient recovery
      • Compassionate care for our hospitalized patient
      • Ability to work successfully in a team environment
      • Restraining
      • Obtain patient vitals
      • Maintain accurate and complete medical records
      • Assisting our Doctor and Technical staff as needed with patient care
      • Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately
      • Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry.

      Qualifications:

      • Must have current and valid Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
      • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
      • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
      • Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards animals and their owners.
      • Knowledge and experience with handling and administering different drugs and following safety protocols.
      • An active interest and desire to learn about advanced disease processes and specialty care/practices.

      If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.

      Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

      The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

      We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

      If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

      Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

      The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

      We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
  • About the company

      Founded in 1986, medical excellence and positive patient outcomes have remained our mission for over 30 years. 1000+ Animal hospitals across 47 states and 5 Canadian Provinces. 76 Specialty Care Hospitals and over 4,000 DVMs including over 600 specialists.
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