Veterinary Technician - Neurology

Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Neurology Veterinary Technician in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves providing exceptional end-to-end care for pets, assisting in surgeries, and maintaining medical records. Join a leading veterinary group committed to your professional growth and offering comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave

Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet perks including free exams and discounts

Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions

401k with employer contribution and no waiting period

Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

Qualifications

• 3 years of veterinary technician experience, ER/Specialty preferred.
• Enjoy being a key player on a dynamic team providing the highest standard of patient care.
• Comfortable caring for dogs, cats, or any other animal needing emergency/urgent care.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with the Veterinary Practice Act.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Communication

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Neurology

Los Angeles, CA

Who we are

ACCESS San Fernando Valley is one of the largest, most advanced, and progressive veterinary multi-specialty referral groups in So Cal. We are comprised of emergency, critical care, cardiology, internal medicine, neurology and surgery providing the highest level care for pets in our community.

There are multiple routes and opportunities for growth within our hospital, and organization. We have Technician Trainers to help set you up for success and continued development, work alongside you and present continuing education lectures and wet labs!

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

ACCESS San Fernando Valley is looking for a Neurology Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• 3 years of veterinary technician experience, ER/Specialty preferred
• Enjoy being a key player on a dynamic team providing the highest standard of patient care
• Are comfortable caring for dogs and cats, or any other animal that may need emergency or urgent care
• Embody our core values: service, compassion, integrity, and quality

You'll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• 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

• Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses
• 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!

Compensation: $20 - $33 / 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.