Emergency Vet Tech — Night Shift & Benefits

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Ontario Center (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

CE allowance

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA California Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician for our Emergency Department in Ontario, CA. This full-time role supports a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital, offering a fast-paced environment with a strong team, including VTS ECC.

The ideal candidate will have RVT certification or eligibility within 6 months, emergency experience, and solid critical care skills to provide exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician Certification or eligible within 6 months.
• 1 year of emergency experience is essential for this role.
• 2 years of veterinary experience is necessary for this position.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and treat patients needing intensive care and notify the doctor of changes.
• Experienced with venipuncture and IV catheter placement in critical patients.
• Induction and monitoring of anesthesia for severely ill animals.
• Comfort with specialized equipment and willingness to learn new skills.
• Care of urinary catheters, central lines, and nasal gastric tubes.
• Strong math skills to calculate CRI and medication dosages.
• Run in-house labs and submit samples to outside labs as needed.
• Detail-oriented with ability to spot discrepancies in care and treatments.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Anesthetic monitoring

Critical patient care

CRI dosages

Lab sample handling

Urinary catheter care

Discrepancy detection

Independent work

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

In-house lab equipment

Job description

VCA California Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician for our Emergency Department in Ontario, CA. This full-time role supports a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital, offering a fast-paced environment with a strong team, including VTS ECC.

The ideal candidate will have RVT certification or eligibility within 6 months, emergency experience, and solid critical care skills to provide exceptional patient care.