Emergency Veterinary Technician — Critical Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Animal Specialty Group in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Emergency Technician to join our ER team. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will assess patients in the ER, assist with anesthesia induction, monitor recovery, perform radiographs, manage ICU duties, and communicate with clients throughout the care process.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently
• Self-motivated and take initiative
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to manage heavy caseloads
• Maintain the highest standard of patient care
• Ability to see the “big picture” when managing critical patients
• Flexible schedule to accommodate shift coverage and on calls
• Excellent communication skills with Drs, staff and clients
• Working knowledge of computers/iPads
• Ability to work in a team
• Be willing to learn new skills and techniques
• Train new hires, TAs, and Technician students

Responsibilities

• Assess patients in the ER and assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Venipuncture and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis
• Catheter placement, including central lines
• Perform all aspects of CPR (intubation/ventilation, compressions, medications, documentation)
• Proficiency in placing and monitoring NG tubes and nasal cannulas
• Take various radiographs
• Assist Drs with exams and assessments
• In-house and outside lab sample preparation
• Fill pharmaceuticals
• Client communication (assessments, updates, estimates, discharges)
• ICU responsibilities include managing critical patients and treatment sheets
• Calculate and administer CRIs (analgesics/pressors)
• Knowledge of transfusions and blood products
• Cross-match and blood type patients
• Knowledge and management of chest tubes, JP drains, urinary catheters, telemetry

Job description

VCA Animal Specialty Group in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Emergency Technician to join our ER team. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will assess patients in the ER, assist with anesthesia induction, monitor recovery, perform radiographs, manage ICU duties, and communicate with clients throughout the care process.