Veterinary Technician Emergency

Emergency Technician

VCA Animal Specialty Group in Los Angeles is looking for an experienced Emergency Technician.

Location: 4641 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Schedule: Full-Time

Salary: $28 - $35 per hour, +/- Shift differentials for eligible shifts

ER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess patients as they come in through ER
• Anesthesia induction (if licensed), monitoring, and recovery
• Venipuncture & u/s guided cystocentesis
• Catheter placement, including central lines
• Perform all aspects of CPR (intubation/ventilation, compressions, administer medications, documentation, etc.)
• Proficiency in placing and monitoring NG tubes and nasal cannulas
• Take various radiographs
• Assist Drs with exams and assessments
• In-house and outside lab sample preparation
• Fill pharmaceuticals
• Client communication (assessments, updates, estimates, discharges, etc.)

ICU RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage critical patients and their treatment sheets
• Calculate and administer CRIs (analgesics and/or pressors, i.e. Fentanyl, Norepinephrine, Propofol, etc.)
• Knowledge of transfusions and blood products
• Cross-match and blood type patients
• Knowledge and management of chest tubes, JP drains, urinary catheters, telemetry, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE EMERGENCY TECHNICIAN POSITION:

• Ability to work independently
• Self-motivated and take initiative
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to manage heavy caseloads
• Maintain the highest standard of patient care
• Ability to see the "big picture" when managing critical patients
• Flexible schedule to accommodate shift coverage and on calls
• Excellent communication skills with Drs, staff and clients
• Working knowledge of computers/iPads
• Ability to work in a team
• Be willing to learn new skills and techniques
• Train new hires, TAs, and Technician students

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!