Overnight Veterinary Technician - Chula Vista, United States - Pet Emergency & Specialty Center

    Pet Emergency & Specialty Center
    Pet Emergency & Specialty Center Chula Vista, United States

    1 month ago

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    Position at Pet Emergency & Specialty Center - South County

    Overnight Veterinary Technician

    Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of South County is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our amazing team

    The Veterinary Technician performs a vital role in our practice, promoting efficient hospital operation and provision of excellent patient care. Job responsibilities and technical skills include, the following.

    Role Responsibilities:
    • Set an example of courtesy and professionalism in working with clients and coworkers.
    • Assist and follow the directions of lead technicians, management and doctors.
    • Perform simple treatments as directed.
    • Reliably perform treatments. Ensure that treatments are kept up to date.
    • Handle all animals with both caution and compassion.
    • Prepare patients for surgery.
    • Keep all areas, including reception, exam rooms, treatment sinks, floors, cages, etc. clean at all times.
    • Assist with some reception work when needed.
    • Complete training and continuing education assignments on schedule
    • Required shifts may be scheduled on nights, weekends, and holidays. You may be required to work beyond regularly scheduled shifts at times due to an unexpectedly heavy emergency caseload.
    Experience & Technical skills:

    * Previous veterinary technician experience 1-3 years.

    * RVT license and emergency preferred.

    * Ability to multi-task and work well with others.

    * Safely restrain patients.

    * Monitor anesthesia and anesthetic recovery.

    * Perform basic lab work.

    * Assist in taking and developing X-rays under the supervision of a senior technician.

    * Give intravenous injections and IV fluids.

    * Place peripheral IV catheters.

    * ICU nursing.

    * Be capable of working on your feet for extended periods of time.

    * Monitor patients in surgery using proper anesthetic techniques

    Our team enjoys working together and we have a positive, professional and upbeat working environment.

    We have a progressive benefits package for full-time team members including:

    -Health Insurance

    -Vision and Dental Insurance

    -401k with employer contribution

    -PTO

    -Annual CE credits

    -Personal pet discounts, plus more

    Hourly Wage: $19-$29/hour depending on experience and skillset.

    Schedule: Full time - Must have a weekend day availability. Ability to work overnight and swing shifts is a plus.