Veterinary Technician - Neurology

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k) plan

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Neurology department in Fountain Valley, CA. The RVT will work closely with veterinarians and support staff to ensure exceptional patient care and accurate medical records.

The position is full-time, Wednesday through Saturday, with a compensation range of $26.50–$32 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k), and employee pet discounts.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RVT license or minimum 2 years of technician experience.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and common conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient care and advocacy in neurology.
• Take thorough histories and monitor vitals.
• Perform procedures and assist veterinarians during diagnostics and treatments in Neurology.
• Obtain histories, run appointments, and maintain detailed medical records.
• Communicate effectively with clients; multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery; administer medications as prescribed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Teamwork

Documentation

Client communication

Euthanasia assistance

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license

Minimum 2 years technician experience

Job description

Join the VCA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital!

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our growing Neurology department! We are looking for someone who is passionate about exceptional patient care and Neurology. As an integral part of our team, you will work closely with veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and other staff members to ensure the well-being of our patients.

Location: 18300 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Schedule: Full-Time, Wednesday - Saturday
Salary: $26.50 - $ 32 / hour

Compensation is all dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, nature of practice, schedule and additional responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proven track record of exceptional patient care and advocacy
• Taking thorough history on a patient and getting vitals
• Comfortable with running appointments, obtaining histories, and keeping detailed medical records
• Articulate, dependable, hardworking, and compassionate
• Strong communication skills with clients and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Assist veterinarians in performing diagnostic procedures, surgical procedures and treatments related to Neurology including radiographs, routine bloodwork, accurate medical record keeping, patient restraint, and more.
• All tasks related to inducing, maintain/monitoring, and recovering patients from anesthesia.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and ensure proper documentation of procedures.
• Educate pet owners on neurologic conditions, treatment plans, and at-home care.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Ensure compliance with veterinary regulations and standards.

Skills:

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patient
• Teamwork advocate
• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals
• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals
• Scheduling, checking-in, and discharging clients and their patients
• Assisting our Doctor and Technician staff as needed with patient care
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Helping clients and doctors during humane euthanasia's
• Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately
• Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license or a minimum of 2 years of experience in performing technician duties.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and common conditions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards animals and their owners.

Benefits:

• 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!

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)

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