Veterinary Technician

VCA Coast Animal Hospital is looking for a Relief, experienced Veterinary Technician. RVT certification is required. Responsibilities require proficiency in Phlebotomy, IV Catheter Placement as well as Surgical, Dental, and Anesthesia experience. The ideal candidate will also possess great client communication skills, attention to detail and a desire to work in a great team atmosphere. Salary will be based on the level of experience. Compensation : $ 27 - $ 30 / hr depending on credentials and experience. Why work at VCA Coast Animal Hospital? VCA Coast Animal Hospital is a great place to work and learn! We have a fun, fast paced facility with a friendly & positive working environment. We are also walking distance from the beach with an awesome sunset every evening. If you would enjoy taking your lunch break at the Hermosa Beach pier daily than VCA Coast is the hospital for you! We also value honest and direct communication between staff, management and clients. We are community centered, we honor the client/patient relationship and we respect people and pets. We are looking for smiling faces with compassionate, exceptional and superior client service skills and with "Can Do" attitudes. If you are willing to accept the challenge of performing with an outstanding team of service oriented professionals, we look forward to hearing from you! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Venipuncture Catheter placement Radiology Anesthesia monitoring Physical examinations and patient assessment Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry Laboratory work Pharmacy Patient recovery Compassionate care for hospitalized patients QUALIFICATIONS: Must have documented previous Animal Hospital experience Hold a current RVT license Must have surgery and dentistry experience Flexibility in hours including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays Customer service skills including Phone skills Working knowledge of computers Excellent communications skills Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments 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! We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA