Relief/PT RVT or experienced Assistant at VCA Animal Hospitals Antioch, CA

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

Paid vacation

Sick days

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals in Antioch, CA is seeking a Relief/PT RVT or experienced Assistant. The position involves working in an ER-only veterinary hospital, focusing on triage, surgical preparation, and patient care.

Ideal candidates will be familiar with emergency veterinary practices and must hold a credential as a Veterinary Technician. A competitive compensation package is offered, along with opportunities for skill enhancement and career progression.

Qualifications

• Must be a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT) or experienced assistant with experience in Emergency Veterinary Medicine.
• Ability to perform triage and physical examinations.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess patient conditions.
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures.
• Assist in surgical preparations and recovery.

Skills

Emergency Veterinary Medicine

Anesthesia monitoring

Patient assessment

Surgical preparation

Laboratory work

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Job description

Job Title

Relief/PT RVT or experienced Assistant position at VCA Animal Hospitals, Antioch, CA.

Overview

VCA East Bay Veterinary Emergency is an ER‑only hospital and the only 24‑hour Veterinary Emergency Hospital in East Contra Costa County. This is a part‑time, overnight/swing relief position. Hourly rate $30‑$36 DOE plus shift differential.

Responsibilities

• Triage
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• ICU and compassionate care of hospitalized animals

Qualifications

Must be a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT) or experienced assistant with experience in Emergency Veterinary Medicine.

Why You Should Consider Us

• Exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload.
• Use of advanced imaging and monitoring tools.
• Expertise of more than 4,500+ doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• Opportunities to sharpen your skills, learn new techniques, and explore career options such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and health and well‑being programs. Some benefits are for full‑time only.

Location

1312 Sunset Drive, Antioch, CA 94509, right off highway 4.

Application Information

To apply, please submit an application through our internal career site if you are a current associate. Log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Job Description Disclaimer

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).