Veterinary Technician

ACCESS South Bay; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated part-time Veterinary Technician for overnight shifts. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide critical care for pets in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration and compassion, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. With numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, including access to continuing education and mentorship, you will thrive in your career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their families. Join a community that celebrates diversity and fosters a culture of support and empowerment.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education Courses

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary care with a focus on emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients about pet health.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians in delivering high-quality care and educating clients.
• Assist with surgeries and maintain medical records.

Skills

Veterinary Care

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Emergency Care

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Job description

Part - Time Veterinary Technician – Emergency, Overnight Shift

Los Angeles, CA

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At ACCESS South Bay, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

ACCESS South Bay is one of the largest, most advanced, and progressive veterinary multi-specialty referral groups in So Cal. We are comprised of emergency, critical care, cardiology, internal medicine, neurology, and surgery providing the highest level care for pets in our community.

There are multiple routes and opportunities for growth within our hospital and organization. We have Technician Trainers to help set you up for success and continued development, work alongside you, and present continuing education lectures and wet labs!

We're looking for experienced, accountable, and dedicated team members to grow with us! We have a diverse and unique mix of personalities, including many "lifers" who love our practice, our people, and are proud of what we have created. We work as a close-knit team with the emphasis on providing a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

ACCESS South Bay is looking for a part-time Overnight Shift Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Enjoy being a key player on a dynamic team providing the highest standard of patient care.
• Are comfortable caring for dogs and cats, or any other animal that may need emergency or urgent care.
• Embody our core values: service, compassion, integrity, and quality.

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU.
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills.
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians.
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual.

Compensation based on credentials and skills assessment with an hourly pay rate starting at $20 - $36 /hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.