VCA Animal Hospitals·Ontario, California
Monitor and perform treatments for critically ill patients in a fast-paced emergency and specialty hospital. Responsibilities include managing intensive care equipment, performing venipuncture, and notifying doctors of significant changes in patient condition.
VCA California Veterinary Specialists is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician for our Emergency Department.
We are 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 (including our VTS ECC) in a fast-paced environment.
Our ERCC Department may be a great fit for these skills 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 Registered Veterinary Technician Certification or ability to be eligible within 6 months.
1 year of emergency experience is essential for this role 2 years of veterinary experience is necessary for this position Location: 2409 S Vineyard Ave, Suite O, Ontario, CA 91761 Schedule: Swing/Overnight - End of the Week Salary: $ 28 -$ 32 / hour Compensation may be negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.
Shift differential available on weekends and later hours We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.
For a complete EEO statement, please see our career page at vcacareers.com 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!
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 Appy Today!
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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. 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.
Candidates must be experienced in anesthetic induction, IV placement, and the management of specialized tubes and lines. Strong mathematical skills for medication calculations and the ability to work productively with minimal supervision are required.
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