Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental

Vision, liability, 401k & 401K match

Life & supplemental insurance

HSA & FSA

Paid vacation and sick time

Bereavement program

Parental leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance

Career Development Opportunities

Referral bonus program

Personal pet discounts

Holiday pay

Bonuses

Job summary

Eagle Rock Pet Care in Los Angeles is seeking veterinary staff to support animal care across vaccines, checkups, surgeries, and emergency coverage. You will work in a state-of-the-art facility with modern equipment and personalized treatment planning for pets.

Responsibilities include patient triage, lab work, anesthesia, radiography, and client communication. A positive attitude and strong work ethic are essential for a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience; RVT preferred but not required.
• Excellent customer service and precise communication skills.
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress, safe manner.
• Experience with sample collection and handling of lab specimens.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; manage and care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Assist with radiographs and dental radiographs; coordinate anesthesia monitoring.

Skills

1 year experience

RVT preferred

Customer service

Communication

Animal restraint

Laboratory sample handling

Radiographs handling

Job description

Eagle Rock Pet Care's mission is guided by kindness and compassion where our team delivers the care to each pet that they would want their own pet to receive. We use the most modern equipment, tested and reliable veterinary products, and the personal touch of tailoring the most effective treatment for pets in need.

At Eagle Rock Pet Care in Los Angeles, you’ll find a close-knit team of passionate animal lovers who treat all pets like family. Our experts provide individualized vaccine programs based on age, breed, and environment. We perform regular checkups with nutritional and behavioral counseling to monitor the overall health of our clients. We are well versed in handling surgeries in our innovative surgery suite, whether that involves soft tissue surgery, orthopedic procedures, emergencies, or spays and neuters. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped to oversee radiography and urgent care during business hours.

Our hours of operation are:

• Monday - Friday:9:00AM - 6:00PM
• We are closed on theweekends

To learn more about us, click here!

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

We’re looking for:

• A minimum of 1-year experience, RVT preferred but not required
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $20 - $24/hr depending on level of experience

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay,Bonuses etc.)

*Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit:https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/