Veterinary Technician - Emergency & Critical Care
About The Position
PESCM, located in San Rafael, is a 24/7 veterinary hospital offering specialty, urgent, emergency, and critical care services. The Veterinary Technician provides patient care and customer service in the Emergency Department, using core veterinary technician skills and supporting hospitalized patients, procedures, diagnostics, and client education. The hospital describes its workplace as nurturing, professional, supportive, and collaborative, with an emphasis on employee growth and teamwork. The position is an overnight role scheduled for either three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts, including weekends. Pay is $35–$45 per hour, including applicable shift differentials. Credentialed veterinary technicians are eligible for a $6,000 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of anesthetic monitoring.
- Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens.
- Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Understanding of normal versus abnormal physiologic ranges.
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
- Commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community.
- Positive outlook and strong teamwork skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
- Dedication to exceptional client service.
- Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential preferred.
- Fluency in additional languages preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Restrain patients and administer medications.
- Place IV catheters and perform phlebotomy.
- Set up CRIs and calculate medical math.
- Place indwelling urinary and jugular catheters.
- Provide quality, compassionate care for hospitalized patients.
- Prepare and administer blood and plasma transfusions.
- Assist with surgeries and other sedated procedures.
- Maintain accurate treatment sheets.
- Take radiographs outside the room and obtain, prepare, and submit blood samples for diagnostic testing.
- Operate mechanical ventilators for anesthesia.
- Provide client education on a wide range of at-home care needs.
Benefits
- Mental health support with Talkspace.
- Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO.
- Reimbursement for membership and licensure fees.
- 401(k) retirement plan options with company match.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance; some plans are paid up to 100%.
- Basic life insurance plus optional voluntary insurance for full-time team members.
- Six weeks of paid parental leave for full-time team members.
- Paid time off, with encouragement to use it.
- Double pay for holidays.
- Commuter benefits.
- In-house fun committee.
- Predictable schedules and regular time off.
- Competitive pay and a supportive, collaborative team culture.
- $6,000 sign-on bonus eligibility for credentialed veterinary technicians.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
