VCA Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician for our Emergency Department. As a member of the emergency team, the ideal candidate will be expected to multitask effectively, delegate treatments, and anticipate the needs of our patients in a chaotic, fast-paced environment. Experience in emergency veterinary medicine is a plus.
The ideal candidate for this position will be a self-starter who can anticipate the needs of their team members, doctors, and patients. Effective and clear client communication is necessary; clients that present to our emergency department are experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety. The ability to speak to them calmly and with compassion is essential to establishing trust with them and our veterinary team. In this role, one must be a team player who is able to remain calm and kind to their team members amid stressful and hectic circumstances.
VCA Loomis Basin is a 24/7 emergency, specialty, and general practice animal hospital located in Loomis, CA. We offer Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Specialty Surgery, and ICU among other general practice surgeries and appointments. We have a longstanding relationship with our community and strive to be there for our clients when they need us.
At VCA Loomis Basin, our goal is that our associates feel valued and heard; we understand that each of our team members contributes to the success of the hospital. If you feel valued, then our clients will feel valued. As a teaching hospital, we invite curiosity and collaboration. We strive to foster an environment where we can learn from our mistakes, ask questions, and inspire one another with our ideas.
Some of the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Emergency triage and patient assessmentPatient managementIV fluid administration / CRI / Drug calculationHands Free RadiologyAnesthesiaDiagnostic imagingMedical recordkeepingClient education and communicationWhy Join VCA?
We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $26 to $30/ hour.
Below are some of the many benefits of joining our team:
Employee Assistance Program12 free counseling sessions per calendar yearFree Headspace accessOther health & well-being resources401K with company matchMedical, Dental and vision insurance$750 annual Continuing Education allowance for licensed techniciansSubstantial employee pet discountsScrub allowanceFlexible scheduleIf you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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