Los Angeles, California, USA
3 days ago
Veterinary Technician
VCA Animal Specialty Group in Los Angeles is looking for a highly skilled and knowledgeable critical thinker to support our Emergency and ICU departments on the overnights.

Job Type: Full-time (on-site)Shift Hours: 8pm-630amShift days: Sun-WedCompensation : $ 26 - $ 34 / hr

*This position comes with an overnight additional differential

At VCA ASG we are proud to be a teaching hospital and the choice for referring veterinarians and pet owners in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California.Requirements for this position:At least 2 years experience in an emergency veterinary settingProvide top quality medicine for highly critical and emergency patients on an hourly basisAdvocate for the patients to ensure the best care is providedOutstanding time management and organizational skills to keep up with and maintain hourly treatmentsSelf-started who can work independently with minimal guidanceAbility to triage and prioritize critical casesAbility to see the big picture to ensure each patient is provided the best possible careTop notch attendance and reliabilityExcellent communication skills while always maintaining kindness, compassion, and respectTechnical requirements for this position:Proficiency in the following technical skills/knowledge:Placing peripheral IVC, sampling catheters, and jugular cathetersDrawing blood and urine samples. Urine is U/S guided onlyAdministering critical and life-saving fluids & medications, including boluses, CRIs, and blood products.Cross match, blood type, administer and monitor transfusionsPerform all aspects of CPRInducing (if RVT), monitoring, and recovering patients from anesthesiaAssisting with an array of emergency and critical proceduresAnd much more!

Reasons to join VCA ASG:

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision after 30 days of employmentSupplemental insurance optionsAnnual CE allowance and license reimbursements for licensed techniciansHealth Saving Account (HSA)Flex Spending Account (FSA)Health & wellness resources, including 12 free therapy sessions per year with Lyra401k w/ company matchingGenerous employee pet discounts (Associate's pets only)Referral programPaid parental leaveAnd much more!

If 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

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