Exotics Veterinary Technician - Overnight

Description

Exotics Veterinary Technician – Overnight 

Culver City, CA

Total Bonus Opportunity for   Registered Veterinary Technicians : $10,000!

This position is eligible for:

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $2,500 retention bonus at 12 months
• $2,500 retention bonus at 24 months   Subject to eligibility and bonus agreement terms.

Sign-On & Retention Bonus for Veterinary Assistants – Up to $5,000 Total!

Join our team and receive:

• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
• $2,500 Retention Bonus after 1 Year

That’s up to  $5,000 in total bonus opportunity   for team members who grow with us!

Bonus eligibility and payout terms apply.

Who we are  

Located in Culver City, ACCESS LA is a referral hospital with 24hour Emergency services, where our technicians encounter all sort of cases when working closely with some of the most qualified doctors in the country. Add that we have numerous specialty departments and it’s possible a tech’s day could involve a Macaw with a broken beak, time in one of our many advanced operating rooms, watching our Orthopedic Surgeons replace a dog’s elbow, or operating an MRI. It’s a long list of unique experiences best suited to those who absolutely love caring for sick or injured animals in a high-paced, renowned animal hospital.  

As a Veterinary Technician, y ou’ll play an important role in pets ’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.  

Role Responsibilities: 

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.  
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.  
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.  
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.  
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.  
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.  
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.  
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.  

Experience & Skills Requirements: * Have an established record of working extensively with exotic/zoo patients
* Enjoy being a key player on a dynamic team providing the highest standard of patient care
* Are comfortable also caring for dogs and cats, or any other animal that may need emergency or urgent care
* Embody our core values: service, compassion, integrity, and quality

You’ll Grow With Us  

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:  

• Our vast , diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU  
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills  
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital  

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.  

Benefits – our care in action  

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:  

• ​​​​​​ Paid time off ?including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions  

• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account ​​​​​​​ 
• Pet perks ?including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations  
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets  
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions  
• 401k with employer contribution   

• Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses  
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete  

and so much more! 

Compensation :  

Non Credentialed Assistants - $21/hr - $36/hr 

Licensed Technicians  -$26/hr - $42/hr 

VTS  - $43/hr - $45/hr 

Shift differentials:   Weekend shift - $2/hr, Swing shift - $2/hr, Overnight shift - $3/hr

Pay to be determined based upon experience/skills

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.