Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Jobtome; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation

401(k)

Pet care discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

VCA Animal Emergency and Referral Center in San Diego seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join its Specialty Surgery Team. You will contribute to a busy surgery service, performing venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology and anesthesia monitoring, and perioperative patient care.

The role offers a 4x10 schedule (4 days of 10-hour shifts) Monday through Thursday, with compensation in the $25.50–$35.00 per hour range and comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Active RVT license in California.
• Experience in veterinary surgery support beneficial.
• Willingness to work a 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thu).

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures and anesthesia management.
• Perform venipuncture and catheter placements.
• Conduct perioperative patient monitoring and recovery.
• Perform radiology and laboratory tasks as needed.
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized patients.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Surgical preparation

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Education

RVT credential

California RVT license

Job description

Come join VCA Animal Emergency and Referral Center! We are looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join are surgery team.

In order to continue to provide the best possible care to our patients in our community we are adding to our Specialty Surgery Team.

Service is open Monday - Saturday

Schedule: 4x10hrs, Monday - Thursday

Compensation : $ 25.50 - $ 35.00 / hour

Why We Need You

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.

You’ve worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia Induction and monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Why You Should Consider Us

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500+ doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
• We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts, and more!

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 atvcacareers.Com

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