Veterinary Technician - VTS-ECC

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Ontario Center (NY); On-site; USD 103,155,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

CE allowance

Pet discounts

Paid vacation/sick days

Job summary

VCA California Veterinary Specialists in Ontario, CA is a leading 24-hour Emergency and Specialty hospital seeking a skilled veterinary technician to join a fast-paced team. You will monitor patients, assist with anesthesia, and manage critical cases with a focus on safety and precision.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, IV catheter placement, central lines and urinary catheter care, in-house lab work, and accurate dosage calculations.

Qualifications

• Experience with venipuncture and IV catheter placement on critical patients.
• Anesthetic induction and monitoring of sensitive and critically ill patients.
• Experience with specialized equipment care and willingness to learn.
• Strong care experience with urinary catheters, central lines, and nasal gastric tubes.
• Solid math skills for CRI and dose calculations.
• Ability to run in-house labs and send samples to outside labs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and treat patients requiring intensive management and report changes to the Doctor.
• Assist with anesthesia induction and monitoring in critical cases.
• Manage specialized equipment and learn new skills as needed.
• Care for urinary catheters, central lines, and nasal gastric tubes.
• Perform in-house lab work and coordinate external lab submissions.
• Be detail-oriented and spot discrepancies in patient care.
• Work productively with minimal supervision.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Critical care

Catheter care (urinary, central lines)

CRI and dosage calculations

In-house lab work

Detail-oriented

Work with minimal supervision

Job description

Job Description

VCA California Veterinary Specialists here in Ontario, CA, is the largest 24-hour Emergency and Specialty hospital in the Inland Empire. For the past decade, we have provided exceptional veterinary service and patient care. We take pride in what we do and are seeking a motivated individual willing to work with a strong team of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and perform treatments for patients requiring intensive management, recognize significant changes in the patient’s condition, and notify the Doctor.
• Experienced with venipuncture and IV catheter placement on critical patients
• Anesthetic induction and monitoring of sensitive and critically ill patients
• Experience with specialized equipment care and use, and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Strong experience with the care of urinary catheters, central lines, and nasal gastric tubes
• Solid mathematical skills and the ability to calculate CRI and medication dosages are a must
• Ability to run in-house lab samples and handle submissions to outside laboratories as needed
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to bring attention to discrepancies in patient care and treatments
• Must be able to work productively with minimal supervision

Location

2409 S Vineyard Ave, Suite O, Ontario, CA 91761

Schedule

Swing/Overnight - End of the Week

Salary

$ 36 -$ 40 / hour Compensation may be negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Shift differential available on weekends and later hours

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), CE allowance, generous employee pet discounts, and more!

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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

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

About the Company

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Job Description Disclaimer

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).

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).

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).