Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a leading animal hospital in Los Angeles, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional care to pets. This position offers hands-on experience in various veterinary practices, from surgical assistance to patient triage. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for someone looking to grow in their veterinary career. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits while making a real difference in the lives of animals and their owners.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision)

401k & 401K matching program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a high work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate treatment plans effectively.
• Proficient in sample collection and lab processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide nursing care for medical cases.
• Prepare animals for surgery and assist during procedures.
• Conduct diagnostic imaging and sample collection.

Skills

Animal restraint

Triage of incoming patients

Collection and analysis of lab samples

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical preparation and assistance

Anesthetic management

Exceptional customer service skills

Knowledge in preventative care

Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring

Education

1-year experience in veterinary care

RVT preferred but not required

Job description

Company Description

Affordable Animal Hospital is a full-service provider of quality companion animal medical care to the neighborhood of Eagle Rock and the surrounding areas in Los Angeles. Our 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. Not only do we administer care in the clinic, but we also push for owner education and provide a wide range of guidelines and information available to assist clients following their visit.

We specialize in preventative care, dentistry, and surgeries. 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. Affordable Animal Hospital is 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 Weekends

To learn more about us, clickhere!

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• A minimum of 1-year experience preferred, 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

Additional Information

Pay Range: $20 - 25/hr

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 (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• 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, Uniform Allowance, 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 visithttps://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.