Job Description

Join the VCA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital team! We are looking for a Full-Time Veterinary MRI Technologist This position is for our Diagnostic Imaging Department. We are looking for someone with experience running the MRI modality. Candidates can be either an RVT or a human MRI technologist. Veterinary experience is preferred but not required for those coming from the human field.

Location: 18300 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Schedule: Full-Time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour shifts, Wednesday - Saturday.

Compensation $35 - $40 per hour, dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, nature of practice, schedule, and additional responsibilities.

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard to earn your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT, MRI Tech), and we were hoping you could put that knowledge to use. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Running and learning MRI and CTs on canine and feline patients

• Working closely with the main imaging and ultrasound teams

• Venipuncture

• Catheter placement

• Radiology

• Anesthesia monitoring

• Physical examinations and patient assessment

• Surgical preparation and assisting

• Laboratory work

• Pharmacy

• Patient recovery

• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures

• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals

• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals

• Assisting our Doctor and Technician staff as needed with patient care

• Maintain accurate and complete medical records

• Helping clients and doctors during humane euthanasia

• Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately

• Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry.

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and common conditions

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge and experience with handling and administering different drugs and following safety protocols.

• A current and valid Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license is preferred

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!

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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.