Veterinary Technician – Emergency

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

ACCESS LA in Culver City, CA is seeking a Veterinary Technician – Emergency to join our fast-paced referral hospital. You will support veterinarians, educate clients, and assist with surgeries and procedures in a busy, specialty-focused environment.

We offer diverse learning opportunities, a culture of collaboration, and the chance to work with highly qualified doctors across multiple departments. Benefits include growth opportunities and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 3 years veterinary assistant or registered technician experience.
• Desire to offer superior patient care.
• Positive work attitude.
• Flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures per state regulations for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Maintain relevant, comprehensive medical records with practice systems support.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Flexible schedule

Positive attitude

Desire to provide quality care

Job description

Culver City, CA

Total Bonus Opportunity forRegistered Veterinary Technicians: $10,000! This position is eligible for:

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $2,500 retention bonus at 12 months
• $2,500 retention bonus at 24 months Subject to eligibility and bonus agreement terms

Description

Veterinary Technician – Emergency

Culver City, CA

Total Bonus Opportunity forRegistered Veterinary Technicians: $10,000! This position is eligible for:

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $2,500 retention bonus at 12 months
• $2,500 retention bonus at 24 months Subject to eligibility and bonus agreement terms

Sign-On & Retention Bonus for Veterinary Assistants – Up to $5,000 Total!

Join our team and receive:

• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
• $2,500 Retention Bonus after 1 Year

That’s up to $5,000 in total bonus opportunity for team members who grow with us.

Bonus eligibility and payout terms apply.

Shifts available: Day, Swing, and Overnights shifts

Who Weare

Located in Culver City, ACCESS LA is a referral hospital with 24hour Emergency services, where our technicians encounter all sort of cases when working closely with some of the most qualified doctors in the country. Add that we have numerous specialty departments and it’s possible a tech’s day could involve a Macaw with a broken beak, time in one of our many advanced operating rooms, watching our Orthopedic Surgeons replace a dog’s elbow, or operating an MRI. It’s a long list of unique experiences best suited to those who absolutely love caring for sick or injured animals in a high-paced, renowned animal hospital.

Role Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, 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

• 3 years of Veterinary Assistant or Registered Technician experience
• Desire to offer superior patient care
• Positive work attitude
• Flexible schedule

You’llGrowWithUs

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

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. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time of for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete

and so much more!

Compensation

• Non Credentialed Assistants: $21/hr - $36/hr
• Licensed Technicians: $26/hr - $42/hr
• VTS: $43/hr - $45/hr
• Pay To Be Determined By Experience/skills

Shift differentials: Weekend shift - $2/hr, Swing shift - $2/hr, Overnight shift - $3/hr

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.