Veterinary Technician - Day Shift

Description Veterinary Technician – Emergency, Day Shift Compensation & Bonus Registered Veterinary Technicians: Sign-On Bonus – $5,000 Retention Bonus at 12 months – $2,500 Retention Bonus at 24 months – $2,500 (subject to eligibility and bonus agreement terms) Veterinary Assistants: up to $5,000 total bonus opportunity Sign-On Bonus – $2,500 Retention Bonus after 1 year – $2,500 Bonus eligibility and payout terms apply. About the Company ACCESS South Bay is one of the largest, most advanced, and progressive veterinary multi‑specialty referral groups in Southern California. We provide emergency, critical care, cardiology, internal medicine, neurology and surgery services, delivering the highest level of care for pets in our community. We offer multiple routes and opportunities for growth within our hospital and organization. Our Technician Trainers help set you up for success and provide continuing education lectures and wet labs. We are looking for experienced, accountable and dedicated team members to grow with us. Our close‑knit culture emphasizes teamwork and collaboration. Role Responsibilities Give accurate and detailed patient rounds. Admit and discharge a patient from the telemetry system. Administer oral medications to a dog or cat and have knowledge of the injectable medication administration sheet and of administering IV medications when the patient is on or off IV fluids. Set up and aseptically place IV catheter in dogs (cephalic and saphenous vein) and cats (cephalic and medial saphenous vein). Perform IVC maintenance following in‑house protocol. Perform quality nursing care, ensuring that the patient has clean, comfortable bedding and is kept clean at all times. Check IVC for swelling around the tape and confirm patency. Perform drug calculations, including mg to ml, mcg to mg, g to mg. Set up and calculate IV fluid additives for administration (e.g., KCl and Dextrose). Prepare for and obtain radiographs with proper positioning. Perform nebulization and coupage on patients. Obtain blood pressure with a Doppler and understand normal parameters and when to alert the doctor. Understand perfusion parameters. Identify basic cardiac arrhythmias such as a VPC and understand treatment. Wrap packs and pouches for surgical equipment. Perform basic operating room set up and have knowledge of the basic instruments. Set up and leak test anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment. Use the monitoring sheet in Smartflow. Identify and use correctly each blood collection tube. Collect blood from cephalic, lateral and medial saphenous veins and understand how to properly handle the sample. Administer subcutaneous fluids to a patient. Run and read PCV/TS and understand what these numbers mean and what normal values are. Perform in‑house laboratory tests on the Idexx Procyte, Catalyst, Coag, Siemens Blood Gas Machine, Abaxus i‑Stat, UA Analyzer, Sedivue. Perform blood typing and log blood products accurately. Demonstrate safe patient restraint for physical exam, blood collection, IV catheter placement, abdominal ultrasound and cardiac ultrasound. Understand and perform nursing care for non‑ambulatory patients, including how to sling walk. Perform monitoring and patient recovery after surgery or anesthetic procedures. Dispose medical waste safely. Assist with and understand basic CPR. On‑call anesthesia shifts may be required. Uphold the spirit of ACCESS by handling all necessary tasks that require attention. Experience & Skills Requirements Enjoy being a key player on a dynamic team providing the highest standard of patient care. Comfortable caring for dogs and cats, or any other animal that may need emergency or urgent care. Embodies our core values: service, compassion, integrity, and quality. You’ll Grow With Us Here you can grow your career through comprehensive learning and skill‑set programs. Build your skills and earn credentials in: Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU. Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills. A program designed to teach the fundamentals of running a pet hospital. Earn your AVMA‑CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians. Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement. With locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic deeply rooted in its community. Benefits – Our Care in Action Paid time off, including 8 weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement leave, 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 and discounts on products and services 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. 401(k) with employer contribution and no waiting period to enroll. 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. Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program. And so much more! Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $20–$36 per hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Schedule: Sunday - Tuesday At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr