Internal Medicine - Credentialed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Join the VCA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital team! 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. 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Requirements
- 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.
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.
- 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.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid vacation/sick days
- 401(k)
- generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
