ER & Critical Care Lead RVT — 4-Day Week

Thrive Pet Care; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) / FSA

Pet perks: free exams and discounts

Job summary

Pet Emergency & Specialty Center La Mesa, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking a Lead Registered Veterinary Technician for our Emergency and Critical Care team in La Mesa, CA. You will play a vital role in providing hands-on care, diagnostics, admissions for hospitalized treatments, and discharges.

Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, maintaining patient flow, and ensuring accurate medical records.

Qualifications

• Proficient in triage.
• Registered Veterinary Technician or highly skilled veterinary assistant.
• Proficient in IV catheters placement, blood work, and IV/IM/SQ injections.
• Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and various monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures per credentialing.
• Maintain medical records with practice systems.
• Obtain health history from clients and maintain charts.
• Ensure clean, sterile treatment areas and labs.
• Mentor and support fellow team members.

Skills

Triage

RVT/HSVA status

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Team player

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Pet Emergency & Specialty Center La Mesa, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking a Lead Registered Veterinary Technician for our Emergency and Critical Care team in La Mesa, CA. You will play a vital role in providing hands-on care, diagnostics, admissions for hospitalized treatments, and discharges.

Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, maintaining patient flow, and ensuring accurate medical records.