Veterinary Technician - ICU (Overnight)

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Culver City (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Culver City is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician for their Intensive Care Unit. The role involves caring for critically ill patients, performing specialized procedures, and collaborating with a skilled team. Competitive pay and a supportive environment for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Paid time off including parental leave

Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet perks including free exams

Mental health benefits

401k with employer contribution

Continuing education support

Scholarship opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years veterinary assisting/technician experience required.
• Desire to offer superior patient care.
• Positive work attitude and flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform ICU-specific skills like nasogastric tube placement and CPR.
• Monitor critical patients and provide nursing care.
• Work closely with ICU doctors and nurses.

Skills

Patient Care

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) **

Culver City, CA

*Sign On Bonus available for Registered Veterinary Technicians*

ICU Overview:

The purpose of an ICU is to have the critical patients that require intensive care in one area that is organized to administer the highest level of close monitoring and care. Our ICU is comprised of critical patients, in addition to patients that are at risk of acute decompensation and therefore, require close monitoring. The ICU is open to all services, so there are patients from all departments in the ICU.

We are hiring exceptional Veterinary Technicians to join our team as we continue to grow our ICU nursing team comprised of technicians that enjoy caring for the sickest patients, pay close attention to detail, and would like to advance their critical care nursing skills. In order to provide the best care to our patients and recognize decompensation of patients as soon as possible, both the ICU doctors and ICU nurses work closely as a team. Nurses are a fundamental part of patient recovery and will have increased responsibility in the ICU. Below is a list of ICU-specific skills and procedures that each nurse is expected to achieve. These skills are not required to apply for an ICU nursing position and will be taught over time in the ICU setting. ICU nurses must also have an affinity for being organized and maintaining a clean work environment.

As an ICU technician, skill set includes:

• Nasogastric tube placement
• Urinary catheter placement (male and female)
• Central line placement
• Single and double lumen PICC lines
• Triple lumen jugular catheters
• Arterial puncture for arterial blood gas analysis
• Arterial catheter placement
• Care of an arterial catheter
• Thoracic auscultation
• Perfusion analysis of patients
• Basic electrolyte and blood gas analysis
• CPR
• Nursing care of patients on a mechanical ventilator
• Nursing care of patients with tracheostomies
• Nursing care of patients with chest tubes and abdominal drains
• Nursing care of patients with feeding tubes and administering nutrition through a feeding tube
• Calculating CRIs (analgesics, inotropes, vasopressors, electrolytes, etc)

Who we are

Located in Culver City, ACCESS LA is a referral hospital with 24hour Emergency services, where our technicians encounter a variety of cases while working closely with some of the most qualified doctors in the country. Since we have numerous specialty departments, 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.

We take our commitment to our team seriously. We offer competitive pay and the ability for you to level up dependent on your skill level. You always know where you are today and how to get to where you want to be tomorrow.

Experience & Skills Requirements:
* RVT preferred
* 3 years veterinary assisting / technician experience
* Desire to offer superior patient care
* Positive work attitude
* Flexible schedule

Overnight / Weekend Differential = $3 - $5 per hour in addition to base pay

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off 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 and no waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

and so much more!

Shifts available: Swing and Overnight

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $22 - $43 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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.