Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Hermosa Beach (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Coast Animal Hospital in Hermosa Beach, CA is seeking a Relief, experienced Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced team.

The ideal candidate will hold an RVT license, perform phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, dental procedures, and surgical assistance while delivering compassionate client service.

Qualifications

• Must have documented previous Animal Hospital experience
• RVT license required
• Surgery and dentistry experience
• Flexibility in hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments
• Working knowledge of computers

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Surgical assistance

Dentistry

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate client service

Education

RVT license

Job description

VCA Coast Animal Hospital is looking for a Relief, experienced Veterinary Technician.

RVT certification is required. Responsibilities require proficiency in Phlebotomy, IV Catheter Placement as well as Surgical, Dental, and Anesthesia experience. The ideal candidate will also possess great client communication skills, attention to detail and a desire to work in a great team atmosphere. Salary will be based on the level of experience.

Why work at VCA Coast Animal Hospital?

Compensation : $ 27 - $ 30 / hr depending on credentials and experience.

VCA Coast Animal Hospital is a great place to work and learn! We have a fun, fast paced facility with a friendly & positive working environment. We are also walking distance from the beach with an awesome sunset every evening. If you would enjoy taking your lunch break at the Hermosa Beach pier daily than VCA Coast is the hospital for you!

We also value honest and direct communication between staff, management and clients. We are community centered, we honor the client/patient relationship and we respect people and pets. We are looking for smiling faces with compassionate, exceptional and superior client service skills and with "Can Do" attitudes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have documented previous Animal Hospital experience
• Hold a current RVT license
• Must have surgery and dentistry experience
• Flexibility in hours including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays
• Customer service skills including Phone skills
• Working knowledge of computers
• Excellent communications skills
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments

Why Join The VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

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

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