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Veterinary Technician - Swing

VCA Animal Hospitals

South Pasadena, CAFull-time$26–34/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$26–34/hr
Location
South Pasadena, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

RVT Credentials Valid In California

Job overview

VCA TLC Pasadena Veterinary Specialty and Emergency seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician to join its Emergency and ICU departments in South Pasadena, CA. The role involves assisting doctors, performing advanced procedures, monitoring patients, and communicating with the team while providing high-quality animal care on a swing shift schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

VenipunctureIVC PlacementFluid AdministrationSurgical PreparationAnesthesia MonitoringAdvanced PhlebotomyVentilator MonitoringApheresisDiagnostic ImagingRadiograph AssistanceUltrasound AssistanceComputer SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsMultitaskingAnimal Care

Qualifications

RVT Credentials Valid in CaliforniaICU ExperienceVeterinary Experience 3 Years

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

VCA TLC Pasadena Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician! Known for industry-leading medicine, we support our community and network of veterinary professionals in the greater Los Angeles area with education, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, and relationship development. We are improving how we support clinicians and technical staff by adding qualified Credentialed Veterinary Technicians to our growing hospital in our Emergency and ICU departments. Our team is united by our passion for veterinary care as we work collaboratively every day to offer the best medicine possible.

Does this sound like you? Apply today!

Location: 1412 Huntington Dr, South Pasadena, CA 91030

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $26 - $34 per hour

Schedule: 4 X 10 hour shift: Swing Shift

Experience: Veterinary experience: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, nature of practice, schedule, and additional responsibilities.

Shift Differential Pay for Swing

Responsibilities:

  • Assist doctors with exams, treatments, and procedures

  • Venipuncture and IVC placement

  • Administer SQ fluids, medications, etc.

  • Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients are receiving the best possible care and communicating frequently with the team. Recognize subtle change in clinical status

  • Discharge instructions with clients

  • Complete estimates, basic record keeping

  • Surgical preparation

  • Anesthesia monitoring

  • Advanced Phlebotomy

  • Monitoring Ventilator Cases

  • Apheresis

  • Diagnostic imaging (radiographs and assisting with ultrasounds)

Requirements:

  • RVT Credentials valid in California

  • ICU experience preferred

  • Proficient computer skills

  • Outstanding communication skills

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Ability to multitask

  • Love for animals

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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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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