What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
VCA Animal Specialty Group is a well established 24 hour emergency and specialty hospital. We are a teaching hospital that focuses on and encourages learning and professional growth.
What we're looking for: Looking for experienced technicians to work in our Emergency department. RVT preferred but not required.
Shifts: 8pm-630am, 10 hours, 4 days/week
Pay range: $26.00 - $34
Ideal candidates must be proficient at the following:
- IV catheter placement
- Venipuncture and U/S guided cystocentesis
- Radiographs
- Anesthesia induction (RVTs only), monitoring and recovery for minor and major procedures.
- Triage ER walk-ins
- Patient care and hourly treatments
- Calculating and preparing medications (including boluses, transfusions and CRIs)
- Restraining for exams and performing diagnostics
- Clients communication (histories, discharges, demos, prescriptions)
Applicants should be/have:
- 2 years veterinary emergency experience
- Able to work overnights and one weekend night shift (Sat and/or Sun)
- Be able to communicate thoroughly, respectfully, and compassionately
- Receive and carryout instructions thoroughly, quickly and efficiently
- Excellent multi-tasking skills in a busy environment
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Able to provide exceptional client service and patient care
- Work collaboratively in a team
Why You Should Consider Us
- VCA ASG offers competitive compensation packages from $26-$34, medical, dental, vision insurance (after 30 days of employment), 401k (w/ company matching), accrued vacation/sick time, paid holidays*, CE opportunities and professional growth, annual allowances for licensed technicians, health & wellness resources, generous employee pet discounts, and much more! *Ask for details
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
Salary : $26 - $34
