What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine position at ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital - Los Angeles?
Description
Position at ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital - Los Angeles
Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine
Culver City, CA
Who we are
Located in Culver City, ACCESS LA is a referral hospital with 24hour Emergency services, where our technicians encounter all sort of cases when working closely with some of the most qualified doctors in the country. Add that we have numerous specialty departments and it's possible a tech's day could involve a Macaw with a broken beak, time in one of our many advanced operating rooms, watching our Orthopedic Surgeons replace a dog's elbow, or operating an MRI. It's a long list of unique experiences best suited to those who absolutely love caring for sick or injured animals in a high-paced, renowned animal hospital.
We may be a team, but we know that you're unique.
We take our commitment to our team seriously. We offer competitive pay and the ability for you to level up dependent on your skill level. You always know where you are today and how to get to where you want to be tomorrow.
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
ACCESS Los Angeles is looking for an Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.
Role Responsibilities :
- Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
- Experience with endoscopic procedures, joint taps, bone marrow aspirates, MRI's, CT scans
- Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
- Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
- Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
- Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
- Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
- Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
Experience & Skills Requirements :
You'll Grow With Us
Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through :
And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Benefits - our care in action
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include :
and so much more!
Compensation :
Non Credentialed Assistants - $21 / hr - $30 / hr
Licensed Technicians - $25 / hr - $38 / hr
VTS - $40 / hr
Pay to be determined by skills assessment
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
Salary : $21 - $40
