Veterinary Technician - Emergency

VCA Animal Hospitals•San Diego, CA

38d•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center is a fast-paced, 24-hour emergency/specialty referral practice in beautiful San Diego, California. We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for all employees. We are adding to our team with an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician. We are looking for a motivated individual willing to work with a strong team in a fast-paced environment. 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.

Requirements

Experienced Registered Veterinary Technician
Strong critical thinking skills
Client communication skills are a must: technicians obtain histories, present treatment plans, review discharge instructions and medications, and provide client education on more complex disease processes treated by Internal Medicine.
Strong patient restraint and handling skills.
Monitor and perform treatments for patients requiring intensive management, recognize significant changes in the patient’s condition, and notify the Doctor.
Experience in monitoring patients under anesthesia.
Strong anesthetic skills with critical patients.
Experience with a surgical ventilator.
Run in-house lab samples and handle submissions to outside laboratories.
Experienced with venipuncture and IV catheter placement
Experience with specialized equipment care and use, and a willingness to learn new skills.
Assist the Doctor with ongoing dynamics of a specific case, including call-backs, prescription handling, medical records, etc.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with recumbent, non-ambulatory patients is preferred.
Experience with MRI Studies is a plus!

Responsibilities

Monitor and perform treatments for patients requiring intensive management, recognize significant changes in the patient’s condition, and notify the Doctor.
Run in-house lab samples and handle submissions to outside laboratories.
Assist the Doctor with ongoing dynamics of a specific case, including call-backs, prescription handling, medical records, etc.