Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Carlsbad (CA); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick days

Zusammenfassung

VCA California Veterinary Specialist - Carlsbad is seeking a skilled Registered Veterinary Technician to join the Emergency Department. The role focuses on high-quality care for critically ill animals, in collaboration with veterinarians and staff.

This full-time position offers an overnight schedule with a 4-day, 10-hour workweek, a pay rate of $25–$36 per hour, and a $5,000 bonus for qualified RVT candidates. Benefits include medical/dental/vision and paid time off.

Qualifikationen

• Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, or CVT) in California.
• Experience in emergency and specialty settings preferred.
• Strong clinical skills in anesthesia, surgical assistance, and critical care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, potentially including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Aufgaben

• Perform and assist with advanced veterinary procedures, including anesthesia, surgery, and diagnostic imaging.
• Monitor and manage critically ill and injured patients under veterinarian supervision.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including histories, triage, and diagnostic result interpretation; document care.
• Administer medications and therapies as prescribed; maintain thorough records.
• Educate pet owners on treatment plans and at-home care; provide compassionate communication.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex cases in a high-stress environment.

Kenntnisse

Anesthesia administration

Surgical assistance

Critical care

Client communication

Ausbildung

California RVT/LVT/CVT credential

Jobbeschreibung

VCA California Veterinary Specialist - Carlsbad is looking for an exceptional Veterinary Technician for the Emergency Department.

Bonus: $5,000 for qualified overnight RVT candidates.

Location: 2310 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Schedule: Full-Time, 4-day, 10-hour alternative workweek, overnights

Salary: $ 25 - $ 36 / hour

Small hospital feel, with big company support

Flexible Schedules

Supportive, multi-faceted, educational training program

We are focused on your career growth; we empower you with all the knowledge and skills you need to be successful

Great coastal community location close to the beach, food options, fitness centers, and shopping

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician to become a key member of our fast-paced emergency and specialty team.

As a credentialed technician, you will utilize your expertise to provide high-quality care and support for critically ill and injured animals, working closely with our veterinarians and staff to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and assist with a range of advanced veterinary procedures, including anesthesia, surgery, and diagnostic imaging.
• Monitor and manage critically ill and injured patients, providing support and care under the supervision of veterinarians.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including obtaining patient histories, performing triage and TPR, and understanding diagnostic results.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed, and document all care provided.
• Utilize and maintain medical equipment and instruments, ensuring adherence to sterilization and safety protocols.
• Provide compassionate care and communicate effectively with pet owners, educating them on treatment plans, procedures, and at-home care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex cases and prioritize patient needs in a high-stress environment.

Qualifications:

• Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, or CVT) in California.
• Proven experience in emergency and specialty veterinary settings is preferred.
• Strong clinical skills with proficiency in anesthesia, surgical assistance, and critical or specialty care are preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with team members and pet owners.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and compassion.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, potentially including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $25 - $36 per hour.

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!

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• pet care discounts
• paid vacation
• holidays
• sick days
• health and well-being programs that provide resources and training
• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k)
• generous employee pet discounts

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.