Locum (Relief) Vet Tech or experienced Vet Assistant

Marsveterinary; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 49,593; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Pet care discounts

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Job summary

Marsveterinary in Antioch, California, is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT) or experienced ER assistant for a part-time relief position. The role involves working mostly swing or overnight shifts, providing emergency veterinary care, and performing essential tasks like venipuncture and anesthesia monitoring.

With competitive compensation of $26-$36 per hour based on experience and credentials, this is an excellent opportunity for professionals who are passionate about animal care and looking to work with a dedicated team in an emergency setting.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician with experience as an ER assistant preferred.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and provide compassionate care.
• Familiarity with surgical preparation and assisting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care and assistance during emergencies.
• Perform tasks such as venipuncture and catheter placements.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia and assist in surgeries.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations and patient assessment

Surgical preparation and assisting

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care for hospitalized patients

CPR

Job description

VCA East Bay Veterinary Emergency is adding an RVT or experienced ER assistant to join our Veterinary team on a relief basis.

East Bay Veterinary Emergency is an ER only hospital. We are seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT) or experienced assistant.

This is a relief, part time position working when needed. Mostly will be swing or overnights. Hourly Rate $26-$36 DOE and credentials.

Required Experience

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
• CPR

Why join the VCA East Bay Veterinary Emergency team

VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates. Some benefits are for F/T only.

Health & Well-Being

• Paid sick: Paid sick according to CA law.
• Latest Tech & Innovation: Opp Professional Development: opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
• Additional Benefits:
• Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts.
• If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).