Veterinary Technician Emergency

VCA Animal Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick days

Job summary

VCA Animal Specialty Group in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Emergency Technician to join our busy ER/ICU team. You will assess patients on arrival, perform anesthesia support if licensed, manage IV lines, and assist with diagnostics and client communication.

The role includes ICU responsibilities such as managing critical patients, administering CRIs, transfusion knowledge, and cross-matching. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced ER/ICU setting.
• Self-motivated and take initiative to provide high-quality care.
• Excellent time management and prioritization under pressure.
• Ability to manage heavy caseloads and multi-task effectively.
• Commitment to patient care and teamwork with Drs and staff.
• Willingness to train new hires and technician students.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients as they arrive through ER.
• Anesthesia induction (if licensed), monitoring and recovery.
• Venipuncture and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis.
• Catheter placement including central lines.
• CPR performance and documentation of interventions.
• Radiographs and imaging support.
• Assist Drs with exams and assessments.
• In-house and outside lab sample preparation.
• Fill pharmaceuticals and manage client communications.

Skills

Independence

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication

Initiative

Heavy caseload management

Be willing to learn

Client communication

Tools

CPR equipment

Ultrasound guidance

Radiography

IV catheterization tools

Job description

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

Location: 4641 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Schedule: Full-Time

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).

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 - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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)