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Job description
VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center is a fast-paced, 24-hour emergency/specialty referral practice in beautiful San Diego, California . We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for all employees. We are adding to our Swing and Overnight team with an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician for our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Department.
Location: 7675 Mission Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
Salary: $26.50 - $35 with differential for Swing and Overnight Shifts
7 pm - 11:59 pm- $2.50/hour
12 am - 5:59 am- $5.50/hour
Schedule: Full-Time, 4 x 10-hour work week, Swing shift, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM
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!
For over 30 years, we have provided exceptional veterinary service and patient care. We take pride in what we do and are looking for a motivated individual willing to work with a strong team in a fast-paced environment. We are currently looking for an experienced Registered Technician (RVT) to join our Emergency team . The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
Strong critical thinking skills
Client communication skills are a must: technicians obtain histories, present treatment plans, review discharge instructions and medications, and provide client education on more complex disease processes treated by Internal Medicine.
Strong patient restraint and handling skills. Experience with recumbent, non-ambulatory patients is preferred.
Monitor and perform treatments for patients requiring intensive management, recognize significant changes in the patient’s condition, and notify the Doctor.
Experience in monitoring patients under anesthesia. Strong anesthetic skills with critical patients. Experience with a surgical ventilator.
Run in-house lab samples and handle submissions to outside laboratories.
Experienced with venipuncture and IV catheter placement
Experience with specialized equipment care and use, and a willingness to learn new skills.
Experience with MRI Studies is a plus!
Assist the Doctor with ongoing dynamics of a specific case, including call-backs, prescription handling, medical records, etc. Strong communication skills.
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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
Worksite address
san diego, CA, 92154, US
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