Veterinary Technician - Floater

Abqpetcarehospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time off

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K participation

Annual uniform and shoe allowance

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

West Hills Animal Hospital, located in Los Angeles, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. You'll collaborate with supportive colleagues in a busy four-doctor practice, offering high-quality care and superior customer service.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, a positive attitude, and a passion for helping animals. Responsibilities include sample collection, anesthesia monitoring, and client education. Enjoy a generous benefits package including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a veterinary technician in a hospital.
• Strong initiative and ability to support team members.
• Positive attitude and passion for helping animals.

Responsibilities

• Blood/urine sample collection and IV catheter placement.
• Anesthesia monitoring and dental prophylactics.
• Client education and communication of treatment plans.

Skills

Reliability

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Compassion for animals

Tools

Ultrasound unit

Idexx in house lab equipment

Heska IV pumps

Midmark monitoring equipment

Digital x-ray/digital dental x-ray

Job description

West Hills Animal Hospital, located in West Hills California is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. Come work with an amazing group of people that will support you and celebrate your wins.

West Hills Animal Hospital is a busy, well established 4 doctor practice in the San Fernando Valley. We practice high quality medicine and offer superb customer service. Our hospital has been in this community for over 30 years and our clients are like family to us.

We are looking for an experienced veterinary technician with at least 2 years working in a hospital as a technician. You must be a reliable team player who is able to take initiative and jump in to help the team when needed. You'll need to be able to remain composed in stressful and emotional situations, have a positive attitude and a huge passion for helping animals and their families.

At West Hills you'll have the opportunity to utilize your skill set to the highest level and perform a wide range of procedures working with dogs and cats. Job duties include, but are not limited to blood/urine sample collection, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, dental prophylactics with full mouth radiographs, surgical nursing, communication of treatment plans and client education.

We have top of the line equipment including, ultrasound unit, Idexx in house lab equipment, Heska IV pumps, Midmark monitoring equipment, Bair hugger patient warming system, digital x-ray/digital dental x-ray to name a few.

West Hills has a generous benefit package which includes vacation and sick time off, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, participation in a 401K plan, annual uniform and shoe allowance and employee pet discounts.

The salary range for this position is $22-$25.00/hour depending on experience.

Please email a cover letter and resume for consideration for this position to [e-mail].

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.