Veterinary Technician Emergency

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

Job summary

VCA Animal Specialty Group in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Emergency Technician to support ER and ICU operations at our Colorado Blvd location. The role involves 6:30 am – 4:30 pm shifts, 4x10-hour schedule, and hourly pay in the $28–$35 range with shift differentials for eligible shifts.

Responsibilities include ER triage, anesthesia induction (if licensed), monitoring, radiographs, catheterizations, CPR, and client communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency/critical care veterinary settings.
• Strong communication with Drs, staff and clients.
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Capable of managing high patient volumes and prioritizing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients in the ER as they arrive.
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery (if licensed).
• Perform venipuncture and ultrasonic cystocentesis, catheter placement, CPR, NG tube placement and radiography.
• Collaborate with doctors during exams and procedures; prepare lab samples and pharmaceuticals.
• Communicate with clients regarding assessments, estimates and discharges.

Skills

ER/ICU experience

Excellent communication

Heavy caseload management

Flexible schedule

Team player

Job description

VCA Animal Specialty Group in Los Angeles i s looking for an experienced Emergency Technician

Location: 4641 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Schedule: Full-Time, 6:30 am - 4: 30 pm, 4x10-hour shifts
Salary : $28 - $35 per hour, +/- Shift differentials for eligible shifts

ER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess patients as they come in through ER
• Anesthesia induction (if licensed), monitoring, and recovery
• Venipuncture & u/s guided cystocentesis
• Catheter placement, including central lines
• Perform all aspects of CPR (intubation/ventilation, compressions, administer medications, documentation, etc.)
• Proficiency in placing and monitoring NG tubes and nasal cannulas
• Take various radiographs
• Assist Drs with exams and assessments
• In-house and outside lab sample preparation
• Fill pharmaceuticals
• Client communication (assessments, updates, estimates, discharges, etc.)

ICU RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to the above ER responsibilities, ICU responsibilities include

• Manage critical patients and their treatment sheets
• Calculate and administer CRIs (analgesics and/or pressors, i.e. Fentanyl, Norepinephrine, Propofol, etc.)
• Knowledge of transfusions and blood products
• Cross-match and blood type patients
• Knowledge and management of chest tubes, JP drains, urinary catheters, telemetry, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE EMERGENCY TECHNICIAN POSITION:

• Ability to work independently
• Self-motivated and take initiative
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to manage heavy caseloads
• Maintain the highest standard of patient care
• Ability to see the "big picture" when managing critical patients
• Flexible schedule to accommodate shift coverage and on calls
• Excellent communication skills with Drs, staff and clients
• Working knowledge of computers/iPads
• Ability to work in a team
• Be willing to learn new skills and techniques
• Train new hires, TAs, and Technician students

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 employees 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).

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).

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!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.