Veterinary Technician

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Overview

Join our veterinary team as a Veterinary Technician and become a vital part of providing exceptional animal care! In this energetic role, you will support veterinarians in delivering comprehensive medical services, ensuring the comfort and health of our diverse animal patients. Your expertise in animal handling, laboratory procedures, anesthesia, and emergency care will help us maintain the highest standards of veterinary medicine. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to apply your skills in a fast-paced, compassionate environment dedicated to pet well-being.

Duties

• Assist veterinarians with clinical procedures including animal restraint, IV insertion, catheterization, and surgical assistance
• Perform laboratory work such as blood draws (phlebotomy), diagnostic testing, and sample processing using veterinary software and radiology diagnostics equipment
• Monitor anesthesia during surgeries and critical care procedures, ensuring patient safety through veterinary anesthesia monitoring and general anesthesia management
• Conduct animal husbandry tasks including feeding, grooming, cleaning kennels, and maintaining animal comfort
• Handle pet care responsibilities like administering medications, performing dental cleanings with knowledge of dental terminology, and supporting pet owners with client communication
• Operate medical equipment including X-ray machines, laboratory analyzers, and radiology equipment while maintaining aseptic techniques
• Support emergency medicine cases by providing critical & intensive care, vascular access, and assisting with veterinary procedure assistance

Requirements

• Proven kennel experience with animals such as dogs, cats, and equines; strong animal handling skills required
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology, animal physiology, anatomy, and veterinary surgical procedures
• Experience with veterinary critical care, emergency medicine, and veterinary anesthesia is highly desirable
• Skilled in IV insertion, animal catheterization, phlebotomy, and vascular access techniques
• Familiarity with diagnostic radiology including X-ray imaging and radiology diagnostics software
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients about pet care needs and treatment plans
• Prior veterinary technician experience or relevant veterinary laboratory work is preferred
• Must demonstrate excellent animal restraint skills and knowledge of aseptic techniques to ensure safety for animals and staff

Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals while advancing your career as a Veterinary Technician! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities in veterinary anesthesia monitoring, laboratory diagnostics, emergency medicine practices, and more. Apply today to become part of a passionate team dedicated to compassionate pet care!

Pay: $21.00 - $32.26 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of veterinary technician experience do you have?
• Are you available to work weekends and evening shifts?
• Do you have experience with emergency or urgent care patients?
• Are you comfortable independently performing IV catheter placement, blood draws, radiographs, and laboratory procedures?

Experience:

• Animal hospital: 3 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA 90004 (Required)

Work Location: In person