Overnight ER / Ward Veterinary Technician

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 techs and VAs to work in our ER and ward. RVT preferred but not required.

Schedule : 4 / 10 schedule, 8pm-630am

Compensation : $ 26 - $ 34 / hr

Shift Differential : $1 / hr for VAs & $2 / hr for RVTs (shifts starting after 6pm)

Ideal candidates must be proficient at the following :

IV catheter placement (sampling lines if qualified)

Venipuncture and U / S guided cystocentesis

Radiographs

Patient Triage

Patient care and hourly treatments

Induce anesthesia (RVT only), monitor and recover patients for minor and major ER procedures

Calculate and prepare medications / fluids (including boluses, and CRIs)

Perform diagnostics

U-cath (males only) and NG tube placement

Restrain for exams & diagnostics

Clients communication (histories, discharges, demos, prescriptions)

Applicants should be / have :

At least 2 years veterinary patient care and emergency experience required

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!
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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