RVT – ICU & Emergency Vet Technician (Swing Shift)

VCA Animal Hospitals; South Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA TLC Pasadena Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in South Pasadena, CA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency and ICU teams. This full-time, in-person role offers swing shift with 4x10 hour days and competitive pay ($26–$34/hr).

Ideal candidates have CA RVT credentials, ICU experience, and excellent communication and multitasking abilities while delivering compassionate care to patients and guidance to clients.

Qualifications

• RVT credentials valid in California.
• ICU experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; ability to multitask.
• Love for animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors with exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Venipuncture and IVC placement.
• Administer SQ fluids, medications, etc.
• Work with all technical staff to ensure hospitalized patients receive the best care and communicate with the team.
• Discharge instructions with clients.
• Complete estimates, basic record keeping.
• Surgical preparation.
• Anesthesia monitoring.
• Advanced phlebotomy.
• Monitoring ventilator cases.
• Apheresis and imaging support.

Skills

ICU experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

RVT Credentials valid in California

Job description

VCA TLC Pasadena Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in South Pasadena, CA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency and ICU teams. This full-time, in-person role offers swing shift with 4x10 hour days and competitive pay ($26–$34/hr).

Ideal candidates have CA RVT credentials, ICU experience, and excellent communication and multitasking abilities while delivering compassionate care to patients and guidance to clients.