Veterinary Technician - Neurology

VCA Animal Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital is seeking experienced veterinary assistants to support the Neurology department in Los Angeles. The role involves assisting in advanced imaging and surgical procedures, ensuring excellent patient care, and collaborating with a skilled team. Competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company matching

Generous employee pet discounts

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a veterinary hospital setting.
• Able to communicate respectfully and compassionately.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Neurology department assisting with procedures.
• Communicate with clients about their pets' needs and histories.
• Ensure a clean and sterile environment for surgeries and diagnostics.

Skills

IV catheter placement

Sample collection and processing

Radiographs

Assisting with anesthesia induction

Client communication

Sterilizing surgical equipment

Working in a sterile environment

Job description

VCA Animal Specialty Groupis a long-established 24 hour emergency and specialty hospital. We are a large teaching hospital with residency programs, specialty and rotating internships. We host veterinary, RVT, and veterinary assistant student externships. We focus on and encourage learning and growth professionally.

Job Type: On-site, Full-time 4/10

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Neurology details and services:VCA ASG has 3 fulltime board-certified Neurologists, one Neurology resident, two Neurology interns, and a highly experienced staff of licensed technicians and veterinary assistants. The department focuses on all thing relating to the nervous system, including head tilts, circling, seizures, limb weakness and paralysis, and much more. Some procedures include advanced imaging such as MRI and CT for diagnostic purposes, ventral slots and hemilaminectomies, spinal taps, EMG testing, etc.

What we're looking for:Looking for experienced veterinary assistants to work in our Neurology department and be a positive contributor to the team.

Ideal candidates should have proficiency in the following skill/knowledge:

• IV catheter placement
• Sample collection and processing (in-house and to outside labs)
• Radiographs
• Assisting RVTs with anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery for patients needing advanced imaging (CTs and MRIs) and neurological surgeries and procedures.
• Restraining for exams and performing diagnostics
• Clients communication (histories, estimates, discharges, demos, prescriptions)
• Experience cleaning and sterilizing surgical equipment using autoclaves and gas sterilizers
• Experience working in a sterile environment, such as operating rooms

Applicants should be/have:

• Shifts are 10 hour shifts 4 days/week from 830am-7pm and must include at least one weekend day
• 2 years experience in a veterinary hospital setting as a veterinary assistant or technician assistant
• Able to work at least one weekend day
• Be able to communicate respectfully and compassionately
• Receive and carryout instructions thoroughly, quickly and efficiently with minimal direction
• Be reliable and maintain excellent attendance
• Excellent multi-tasking skills in a busy environment
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Able to provide exceptional client service and patient care
• Work collaboratively in a team

Why You Should Consider Us

• VCA ASG offers competitive compensation packages from $24-$28, including medical, dental, vision insurance (after 30 days of employment), HSA, Parental leave, 401k (w/ company matching), Accrued paid vacation & sick time, Paid holidays*, CE opportunities and allowances (for licensed technicians), Professional development, Referral program, Generous employee pet discounts (Associate pets only), and much more! *Ask for details

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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!

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