Veterinary Blood Bank Coordinator

Ethos Veterinary Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE allowance

License reimbursement

VetBloom access

Onsite mentorship toward VTS

Health insurance

3 weeks paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Veterinary Specialty Hospital (VSH) is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to serve as a Blood Bank Coordinator. The role involves managing donor blood collection, maintaining compliant blood bank operations, and coordinating with criticalists to ensure availability of blood products.

Ideal candidates hold a CA RVT license, have 2+ years of veterinary tech experience, and excel in client communication, documentation, and teamwork within a hospital setting in California.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as Veterinary Technician/Assistant in a progressive animal hospital.
• Currently licensed as RVT in California.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, processing basic laboratory specimens, and medical terminology.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to deliver exceptional client service.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in blood bank duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection from donor pets.
• Maintain blood bank operations per CDFA and VMB regulations.
• Manage donations and provide donors with treats and meals.
• Communicate with clients and participate in donor recruitment events.
• Maintain cleanliness of blood bank area and processing equipment.
• Assist in ECC departments as needed.
• Coordinate exams, donor enrollment screenings, and blood product availability with criticalists.
• Perform in-house lab diagnostics related to transfusions and donor enrollment.
• Ensure aseptic processing and accurate labeling.
• Prepare products for shipping and keep documentation.

Skills

Venipuncture

Medical terminology

Laboratory processing

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed RVT in California

Job description

Veterinary Specialty Hospital (VSH) is looking for a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to work as a Blood Bank Coordinator.

About Veterinary Specialty Hospital: At VSH our mission is to advance the veterinary profession through our leadership in medicine, education, business and promotion of the human‑animal bond. We strive to bring together caring, warm and intelligent people who love to serve and help and are among the best in their field.

Pay Range

Range is dependent on experience.

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT): $28.00 - $40.00 per hour
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS): $35.00 - $48.00 per hour

Schedule

Days TBD (may include 1 weekend day).

About the Role

• Perform blood collection from donor pets.
• Maintain blood bank operations in accordance with California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) regulations.
• Managing donations, including properly setting up with appropriate instruments and providing donors with treats and meals after their donations.
• Providing outstanding client communication and education, +/- participate in blood donor recruitment events. Maintain positive relations with blood donor clients.
• Maintaining general cleanliness of blood bank area, including runs and processing equipment.
• Performing other duties as assigned, including but not limited to: intravenous catheter placement, drug dose calculation, venipuncture, blood pressure reading, acquiring radiographs and hourly treatments.
• Ensuring that blood products are being processed in an aseptic manner, while maintaining the highest level of accuracy in all calculations and labeling.
• Preparing products for shipping and delivery when needed, keeping detailed documentation.
• Work directly with criticalists' to coordinate exams, new donor enrollment screenings and managing blood product availability.
• Perform in-house lab diagnostics pertaining to blood transfusions and blood donor enrollment.
• Blood donor advocacy to ensure safe blood donation practice.
• Ensure tender, loving care and positive reinforcement during all donor interactions.
• Maintain blood product inventory and place orders from CDFA regulated blood banks.
• Assist in associated ECC departments, including Emergency Room and Intermediate Care Ward.

About You

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician/Assistant in a progressive animal hospital setting required.
• Currently licensed as RVT in the state of California.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, processing basic laboratory specimens and medical terminology required.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long‑term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in all related blood bank duties.

Benefits

• Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set
• Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
• VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training and curriculum library
• License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s
• Financial support and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of VTS
• Health and wellness programs including access to League wellness app
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• 75% Employee Pet discount
• In‑house Social Worker
• Full‑time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex‑spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms
  • Benefits available the first of the month following 30 days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.