Veterinary Technician LOCUM
About The Position
Join the VCA Animal Medical Center of Southern California team! VCA AMC is seeking two experienced Registered Veterinary Technician or VA to support the growth of our full service hospital in Los Angeles, California! VCA AMC is devoted to providing the best medical, surgical and emergency critical care available in veterinary medicine. As important as our medical expertise is, we believe that excellent care combines state-of-the-art veterinary medicine and surgery with a focus on compassion and respect for your pet and for your family. We empower our technicians to use their gifts to enhance/personalize both patient and client care. Our team is a family and this supportive environment is part of what make us so special. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!
Requirements
- Experienced Registered Veterinary Technician or VA
- Credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT)
Responsibilities
- Support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
- Win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
- Utilize knowledge of physical examinations and patient assessment.
- Perform anesthesia monitoring.
- Assist with surgical preparation.
- Perform dentistry.
- Assist with radiology.
- Perform laboratory work.
- Perform venipuncture.
- Perform catheter placement.
- Assist with pharmacy.
- Monitor patient recovery.
- Provide compassionate care of our hospitalized animals.
Benefits
- Continuing education allowance
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous petcare discounts
- Life, long and short term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k)
- Leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
