Emergency Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospital • League City, TX

228d • $21 - $24

About The Position

VCA Animal Emergency Hospital Southeast Calder Road is looking for a Night Shift Emergency Veterinary Technician (Full-time and Part Time) to join their one-of-a-kind Emergency and Critical Care Hospital! Our hospital has been serving the Bay Area near Houston for over 20 years. We are a nights, weekends and holidays facility, AHAA accredited and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients and excellent service to our clients. At VCA Animal Emergency Hospital Southeast Calder Road, you can be the Veterinary Technician you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Technician looking for the next step in your career or a new graduate seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care-with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

Requirements

• Veterinary Technician Experience required.
• Emergency experience preferred.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift over 30 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to place IV Catheters, surgery monitoring, triage emergency cases, manage hospitalized cases, communicate efficiently with doctors and staff, calculate drug dosing, administer medications via injection, oral, and topical routes.
• Standard hospital cleaning duties.
• Follow hospital checklists and protocols.
• Maintain highest standard of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Venipuncture, IV Catheter placement and anesthesia experience a must!
• Maintaining medical records.
• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
• Filling prescriptions.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days.
• 401(k).
• Generous employee pet discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services