Veterinary Technician, Critical Care
About The Position
As a CCU vet tech, you'll be an essential part of our veterinary team, providing vital support to our veterinarians in ensuring the utmost care and comfort for our clients' cherished pets. At SAGE Campbell, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll join a leading provider of specialty and emergency veterinary care in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a focus on compassionate and collaborative treatment, the hospital offers a wide range of services, including Emergency, Critical Care, Surgery, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Physical Rehabilitation. Our positive culture fosters inclusivity and teamwork, ensuring an environment where pets and their owners receive unparalleled care and support.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- 2+ years of clinical experience in an ER/CCU setting required
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Consistent and reliable ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug doses, CRIs, client invoices and estimates, and other position-related calculations
- Maintain the California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP); must obtain within 60 days of hire or transfer into this role (this requirement is waived if incumbent holds a valid CA-RVT license)
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during treatments and procedures
- Monitor critically ill or injured patients closely
- Collaborate with the team to ensure around-the-clock care and treatment coordination
- Offer compassionate care and support to patients and their owners
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians
- Assist with diagnostic procedures such as bloodwork and imaging
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Monitor and maintain medical equipment
- Communicate with pet owners regarding patient updates and treatment plans
- Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and provide emergency care as needed
- Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- disability insurance
- life insurance
- flex-spending accounts
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 3 weeks accrued paid time off
- uniforms
- opportunities for growth and advancement
- competitive CE allowance annually
- health and wellness programs
- access to an onsite Veterinary Social Worker
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
