ethos veterinary healthSan Diego, CA
Veterinary Technician ECC Full Time
$24 - $35 per hour
Apply (opens in a new tab)Veterinary Technician ECC Full Time
Veterinary Technician ECC Full Time
ethos veterinary healthSan Diego, CA
19 days ago
$24 - $35 per hour
Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersVeterinarians
Veterinary ServicesGeneral Medical and Surgical HospitalsAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Veterinary Technician At VSH our mission is to advance the veterinary profession through our leadership in medicine, education, business and promotion of the human-animal bond. We strive to bring together caring, warm and intelligent people who love to serve and help and are among the best in their field.
Job Responsibilities: As a Vet Tech in the ECC department you will be responsible for:
- Collecting samples, placing IV catheters, prepare IV fluids and additives
- Administering medication
- Measuring blood pressure
Must be able to prioritize procedures and delegate tasks. Triage emergencies, prepare and present estimates, admit patients to the hospital, discharge patients.
Assist in preparing diagnostics including radiographs and labwork
Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Demonstrate compassion in all levels of patient care
Pay Range:
- Veterinary Assistant: $24 - $35 per hour
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT): $28.00 - $40.00 per hour
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS): $35.00 - $48.00 per hour
Additional differential for overnight shifts. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and credentialing. This position offers the opportunity for growth within our emergency and specialty services, with the flexibility of you being able to decide your schedule based on shift availability using our online scheduling program. Job Duties may include:
Triaging incoming patients and managing clients throughout their visit
Partnering with DVM's in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
Obtaining and processing laboratory samples such as blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates.
Utilizing different modalities of imaging for patient assessment
Hourly management of treatments for hospitalized patients
Executing, monitoring, and recovering assigned sedation and anesthetic events
Phlebotomy and IV catheter placement in canine and feline patients that are stable or compromised
About You:
- Minimum 2-3 years working in a progressive hospital (1 yr in ECC/Specialty a plus)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must
- The ability to prioritize and adapt to a fast paced, fluid environment.
- Possess a good overall knowledge of disease processes, medical math, anesthesia, and pharmacology
- Current CA RVT license or VACSP required
- Must be available to work at least 1-2 holidays or company events per year
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
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Level
Senior
Salary
$24 - $35 per hour
Location
San Diego, CA
Occupation
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Industry
Veterinary Services
Posted
19 days ago