Veterinary Technician ECC Full Time

Ethos Veterinary Health; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Résumé du poste

Veterinary Specialty Hospital in San Diego, CA is seeking a Vet Tech in the ECC department to support triage, diagnostics, sedation, and patient care. You will collaborate with DVMs, perform laboratory work and imaging, and assist during emergencies in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include 2–3 years in a progressive hospital (ECC a plus) and a CA RVT license or VACSP. Competitive hourly pay with shift-based scheduling and opportunities for growth within emergency and specialty services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years working in a progressive hospital (1 yr in ECC/Specialty a plus)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must
• The ability to prioritize and adapt to a fast paced, fluid environment.
• Possess a good overall knowledge of disease processes, medical math, anesthesia, and pharmacology
• Current CA RVT license or VACSP required
• Must be available to work at least 1-2 holidays or company events per year

Responsabilités

• Triaging incoming patients and managing clients throughout their visit
• Partnering with DVM's in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Obtaining and processing laboratory samples such as blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates
• Utilizing different modalities of imaging for patient assessment
• Hourly management of treatments for hospitalized patients
• Executing, monitoring, and recovering assigned sedation and anesthetic events
• Phlebotomy and IV catheter placement in canine and feline patients that are stable or compromised

Connaissances

Communication skills

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Medical math

Pharmacology knowledge

Anesthesia knowledge

Formation

CA RVT license or VACSP

Description du poste

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.

About the Job: As a Vet Tech in the ECC department you will be responsible for:

• Collecting samples, placingIV catheters, prepare IV fluids and additives
• Administering medication
• Measuring blood pressure
• Must be able to prioritize procedures and delegate tasks. Triage emergencies, prepare and present estimates, admit patients to the hospital, discharge patients.
• Assist in preparing diagnostics including radiographs and labwork
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Demonstrate compassion in all levels of patient care

Pay Range:

Veterinary Assistant: $22 - $32 per hour

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT): $26.00 - $38.00 per hour

Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS): $35.00 - $46.00 per hour

Additional differential for overnight shifts. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and credentialing.

This position offers the opportunity for growth within our emergency and specialty services, with the flexibility of you being able to decide your schedule based on shift availability using our online scheduling program.

Job Duties may include:

• Triaging incoming patients and managing clients throughout their visit
• Partnering with DVM's in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Obtaining and processing laboratory samples such as blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates.
• Utilizing different modalities of imaging for patient assessment
• Hourly management of treatments for hospitalized patients
• Executing, monitoring, and recovering assigned sedation and anesthetic events
• Phlebotomy and IV catheter placement in canine and feline patients that are stable or compromised

About You:

• Minimum 2-3 years working in a progressive hospital (1 yr in ECC/Specialty a plus)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must
• The ability to prioritize and adapt to a fast paced, fluid environment.
• Possess a good overall knowledge of disease processes, medical math, anesthesia, and pharmacology
• Current CA RVT license or VACSP required
• Must be available to work at least 1-2 holidays or company events per year

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of 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.