Emergency Veterinary Technician at VCA Family and Oahu Veterinary Specialty Center
Schedule:Full-time opportunity, Swing/ 2nd Shift.
Compensation:$ 24 - 35/ hr.
Starting range isdeterminedby license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.
The Role:
You will play a crucial part in providing high-quality emergency care to animals in need. Our Emergency and Critical Care team ensures that the most critical cases receive immediate attention and that all patients receive the care they need.
Key Responsibilities:The skills that you will beutilizinginclude, but are not limited to:
Triage:Performan initialassessment to evaluate the patient's condition quickly. This includes checking vital signs,assessing forobvious injuries or distress, and gathering information from the pet owner about the situation.
Venipuncture and IVC Placement:Proficiently perform venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement.
Medication Administration:Safely and accurately administer fluids, medications, and other treatments as prescribed byveterinarians.
Team Collaboration:Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients receive optimalcare.Maintain open communication withthe healthcare team
Intensive Care Unit (ICU):Vigilantly monitorhospitalized patients, recognizing subtle changes in their clinical status and promptly reporting any concerns to the veterinary team.Assistin Departmental Rounds.
Client Education:Provide clear and concise discharge instructions to clients, ensuring they understand the care their furry family member requiresafter leaving the hospital.
Record Keeping:Maintainaccuraterecords, including patient history, treatment details, and client communication.Assistwith the completion of cost estimates.
Anesthesia and Sedation Monitoring:Prepare patients for procedures and monitoranesthesia to ensure patient safety.
Diagnostic Imaging:Operatediagnostic imaging equipment andassistin capturing radiographs and other diagnostic images.
Laboratory Procedures:Run diagnostics ( i.e CBC, Chem Panel, NOVA,iSTAT, UA), correlate results with the clinical presentation of the patient and notify Veterinarian of results.
Blood Transfusion TherapyIncluding collection, administration, and transfusion reactions.
Administering Oxygen:Flow-by Oxygen, Nasal Oxygen Cannula, or Oxygen Cage.
Assist Doctors:Collaborate closely with veterinarians to assistin exams, treatments, and medical procedures for emergency cases.
PlusMore!
WhyYou’llLove Working Here
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Opportunities for mentorship and career development
Access to advanced medicine and ongoing training
Ability to make a meaningful difference every day
Benefits of Joining VCA Animal Hospitals:
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
CE allowance, Vet Tech license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership
Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)
Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year for CVTs), sick time, and holiday pay
401(k) with corporate match
Pet care discounts (40-100%)
Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
Free Continuing Education through our onlineWoofU
Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!
Plusso much more!
Apply Today!We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile-friendly application process. We look forward to speaking with you!
If you are interested in providing compassionate veterinary care with an easy-to-love team, apply today!We look forward to speaking with you.
Location: 98-1254 Kaahumanu St, Pearl City, HI 96782
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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.
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 general practice to emergency 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 430 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.
As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™. To learn more about VCA, visit: www.vca.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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