Job description

VCA California Veterinary Specialists here in Ontario is the largest 24 hours Emergency and Specialty hospital in the Inland Empire. For the past decade, we have provided exceptional veterinary service and patient care. We take pride in what we do and are looking for a motivated individual who is willing to work with a strong team in a fast paced environment. Our Internal Medicine Department has a full-time opportunity available for an experienced credentialed veterinary technician (RVT). We have 2 full-time Internists with dedicated state-of-the-art Carl Storz equipment and department Coordinator. We are looking for someone to join our team who is proficient with the following skills:

• Strong 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.
• Monitor and perform treatments for patients requiring intensive management, recognize significant changes in the patient’s condition, and notify the Doctor.
• Run in-house lab samples and handle submissions to outside laboratories.
• Experienced with venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Anesthetic induction (RVTs) and monitoring of sensitive and potentially critically ill patients for advanced diagnostic procedures (CT, endoscopy, bone marrow aspirates, joint taps, and more)
• Experience with specialized equipment care and use, and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Assist the Doctor with ongoing dynamics of a specific case, including call backs, prescription handling, medical records, etc.

This position is full-time Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday. 4/10 hour shifts

Compensation: $24 -$27/ hour Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
• Internal Medicine: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RVT Ca, Transferable, or VTNE eligible (Required)

Work Location: One location

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