Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency and Critical Care

VCA Animal Hospitals; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital in Southern California as a Registered Veterinary Technician. You will provide critical care to patients, support emergency procedures, and work in a fast-paced environment. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and opportunities for career advancement. If you thrive under pressure and are passionate about animal care, apply today to make a difference in the lives of patients.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

CE and license reimbursement

Generous employee pet care discounts

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in ECC or specialty veterinary practice preferred.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, catheter placement, and emergency protocols.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to critically ill patients.
• Triage patients and assist in rapid medical intervention.
• Monitor vital signs and escalate concerns promptly.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Tools

IV Catheters

Monitoring Equipment

Job description

At VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to providing world-class veterinary care with urgency, compassion, and precision. As a flagship specialty and emergency hospital in Southern California, we offer a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where veterinary professionals can grow and thrive.

Compensation: $ 26 - 36 / hr, based on experience, knowledge base, and skillset.

We are currently seeking Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) to join our Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) team. If you're calm under pressure, passionate about critical care, and eager to make a difference in the lives of patients during their most vulnerable moments, we’d love to connect with you.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to critically ill and emergent patients

• Triage patients and assist in rapid medical intervention

• Monitor vital signs, assess patient stability, and escalate concerns promptly

• Administer medications, fluid therapy, blood products, and CRIs

• Proficiently place peripheral and central IV catheters, feeding tubes, and urinary catheters

• Assist with emergency procedures such as CPR, wound management, and trauma stabilization

• Utilize advanced monitoring equipment (e.g., ECG, capnography, blood pressure, SPO2)

• Support in-patient care including ICU monitoring and patient rounds

• Accurately document treatments, diagnostics, and patient updates in medical records

• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, fellow team members, and clients

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license in California

• 1–3 years of experience in ECC or specialty veterinary practice preferred, but not required

• Proficiency in venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia/sedation monitoring, and emergency protocols

• Strong ability to remain composed and focused in high-pressure situations

• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to teamwork

• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends, overnights, and holidays

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

• CE and license reimbursement

• Generous employee pet care discounts

• Opportunities for career advancement and mentorship, including VTS preparation

If you’re passionate about emergency medicine and thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, apply today to join the ECC team at VCA West LA Animal Hospital.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our full EEO statement, please visit vcacareers.com.

This job description reflects the general nature of the role and may evolve to meet hospital and patient care needs.

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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!

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)

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