Emergency RVT: 4x10 Swing Shift Vet Tech

VCA Animal Hospitals; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

CE allowance

401(k)

Pet discounts

Mental health resources

Job summary

VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center in Sacramento, CA, seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Emergency team. This 24-hour AAHA-accredited hospital offers a fast-paced, high-standards environment with opportunities for advanced nursing, anesthesia, and surgical care.

The ideal candidate holds a California RVT license, thrives under pressure, and collaborates well with doctors and teammates to deliver exceptional patient care during busy hours on a 4x10 swing schedule.

Qualifications

• Holds a California RVT license in good standing.
• Thrives in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and patient assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage and nursing assessments.
• Calculate, prepare, and administer medications and CRIs.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with emergency and urgent surgeries.
• Perform CPR and life-saving emergency interventions.
• Provide advanced nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
• Venipuncture, catheter placement, labs, and diagnostic testing.
• Obtain radiographs and assist with advanced diagnostics.
• Monitor recovery and pain management.
• Educate clients and facilitate patient discharges.
• Collaborate with Emergency, Surgery, ICU, and ICW teams.

Skills

RVT

Emergency nursing

Anesthesia

Team collaboration

Education

California Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center in Sacramento, CA, seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Emergency team. This 24-hour AAHA-accredited hospital offers a fast-paced, high-standards environment with opportunities for advanced nursing, anesthesia, and surgical care.

The ideal candidate holds a California RVT license, thrives under pressure, and collaborates well with doctors and teammates to deliver exceptional patient care during busy hours on a 4x10 swing schedule.