Overnight ER/Ward Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals•Los Angeles, CA

11d•$26 - $34

About The Position

VCA Animal Specialty Group is a well established 24 hour emergency and specialty hospital. We are a teaching hospital that focuses on and encourages learning and professional growth. What we're looking for: Looking for experienced techs and VAs to work in our ER and ward. RVT preferred but not required. Schedule : 4/10 schedule, 8pm-630am Compensation : $ 26 - $ 34 / hr Shift Differential : $1/hr for VAs & $2/hr for RVTs (shifts starting after 6pm) Ideal candidates must be proficient at the following:

Requirements

At least 2 years veterinary patient care and emergency experience required
Able to work overnights and one weekend night shift (Sat and/or Sun)
Be able to communicate thoroughly, respectfully, and compassionately
Receive and carryout instructions thoroughly, quickly and efficiently
Excellent multi-tasking skills in a busy environment
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Able to provide exceptional client service and patient care
Work collaboratively in a team

Nice To Haves

RVT preferred but not required

Responsibilities

IV catheter placement (sampling lines if qualified)
Venipuncture and U/S guided cystocentesis
Radiographs
Patient Triage
Patient care and hourly treatments
Induce anesthesia (RVT only), monitor and recover patients for minor and major ER procedures
Calculate and prepare medications/fluids (including boluses, and CRIs)
Perform diagnostics
U-cath (males only) and NG tube placement
Restrain for exams & diagnostics
Clients communication (histories, discharges, demos, prescriptions)