Emergency Vet Technician – ER/ICU, Flexible Schedule

VCA Animal Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick days

Job summary

VCA Animal Specialty Group in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Emergency Technician to join our busy ER/ICU team. You will assess patients on arrival, perform anesthesia support if licensed, manage IV lines, and assist with diagnostics and client communication.

The role includes ICU responsibilities such as managing critical patients, administering CRIs, transfusion knowledge, and cross-matching. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced ER/ICU setting.
• Self-motivated and take initiative to provide high-quality care.
• Excellent time management and prioritization under pressure.
• Ability to manage heavy caseloads and multi-task effectively.
• Commitment to patient care and teamwork with Drs and staff.
• Willingness to train new hires and technician students.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients as they arrive through ER.
• Anesthesia induction (if licensed), monitoring and recovery.
• Venipuncture and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis.
• Catheter placement including central lines.
• CPR performance and documentation of interventions.
• Radiographs and imaging support.
• Assist Drs with exams and assessments.
• In-house and outside lab sample preparation.
• Fill pharmaceuticals and manage client communications.

Skills

Independence

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication

Initiative

Heavy caseload management

Be willing to learn

Client communication

Tools

CPR equipment

Ultrasound guidance

Radiography

IV catheterization tools

Job description

VCA Animal Specialty Group in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Emergency Technician to join our busy ER/ICU team. You will assess patients on arrival, perform anesthesia support if licensed, manage IV lines, and assist with diagnostics and client communication.

The role includes ICU responsibilities such as managing critical patients, administering CRIs, transfusion knowledge, and cross-matching. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative hospital environment.